Regan

Regan - A very unique female name

Regan appeared on the charts for the first time in 1949 on position #2075. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Regan and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Regan? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Regan. The baby girl name Regan was given to 15 baby girls in 2025, ranking #3328 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 86,898 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Regan peaked in popularity 25 years ago in 2001 on position 383.

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Regan is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Regan is currently topping the baby name charts in Pennsylvania at position #1,571 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #3,690.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Regan is where you live.

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Regan origin and meaning

Irish surname; also literary

A transferred Irish surname (Ó Riagáin); the surname's own derivation is disputed and the popular 'little king' gloss is not established

Regan is Shakespeare's name for one of King Lear's daughters and an Irish surname in its own right. For American girls it peaked in 2001 and has fallen steeply since — and for many, the first association is Regan MacNeil of 'The Exorcist'.

Origin uncertain

Regan is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Regan

We've found the following names that sound similar to Regan, sorted by popularity.

Regina / Reagan / Roxanne / Raegan / Roseann / Rosanne / Rosanna / Roxanna / Roxana / Reign /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Regan

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Regan a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Regan?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

REE-gun · /ˈriːɡən/
Split between REE-gun and RAY-gun, the latter through confusion with Reagan

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Reagan — A different, more popular name it is confused with

Famous bearers

• Regan MacNeil — The possessed girl at the centre of 'The Exorcist' (1973) (Fictional, 1973) Fictional
• Regan — King Lear's middle daughter in Shakespeare's tragedy (Fictional, 1606) Fictional

Style

SurnameLiterary

Why parents choose it

Regan has a crisp, literary edge, but parents should weigh the horror-film association honestly.

Worth knowing

• Regan MacNeil of 'The Exorcist' is a dominant association; it is also routinely confused with Reagan