Reagan
Reagan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɹeɪ.ɡən/
Meaning and origin of Reagan
Root meaning: “descendant of Riagán”
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of occasional usage.
- A female given name transferred from the surname, of 1970s and later American usage.
Etymology
Anglicized from Irish Gaelic Ó Riagáin (“descendant of Riagán”), a personal name possibly derived from ríodhgach (“impulsive, furious”), an alternative form of ríogach.
How popular is Reagan?
Since 1880, 65,739 girls and 7,841 boys in the U.S. have been named Reagan (89% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #97 in 2012. Its highest rank for boys was #596 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #248 for girls, with 1,342 babies given the name.
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Reagan FAQ
What does the name Reagan mean?
Reagan traces back to a root meaning "descendant of Riagán". A male given name transferred from the surname, of occasional usage. A female given name transferred from the surname, of 1970s and later American usage. Anglicized from Irish Gaelic Ó Riagáin (“descendant of Riagán”), a personal name possibly derived from ríodhgach (“impulsive, furious”), an alternative form of ríogach.
What is the origin of the name Reagan?
Reagan is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Reagan?
Since 1880, 65,739 girls and 7,841 boys in the U.S. have been named Reagan (89% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #97 in 2012. Its highest rank for boys was #596 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #248 for girls, with 1,342 babies given the name.
Is Reagan a boy or girl name?
Reagan is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (65,739 girls and 7,841 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.