Regan
Regan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Regan
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A female given name transferred from the surname or from the name of the evil daughter of King Lear. William Shakespeare may have got the name from the ultimately same Irish source.
How popular is Regan?
Since 1880, 16,307 girls and 3,746 boys in the U.S. have been named Regan (81% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #391 in 2001. Its highest rank for boys was #822 in 1964. In 2025, 97 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Regan FAQ
What does the name Regan mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. A female given name transferred from the surname or from the name of the evil daughter of King Lear. William Shakespeare may have got the name from the ultimately same Irish source.
What is the origin of the name Regan?
Regan is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Regan?
Since 1880, 16,307 girls and 3,746 boys in the U.S. have been named Regan (81% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #391 in 2001. Its highest rank for boys was #822 in 1964. In 2025, 97 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Regan a boy or girl name?
Regan is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (16,307 girls and 3,746 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.