Reggie

Reggie - A very unique male name

Reggie appeared on the charts for the first time in 1917 on position #1766. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Reggie and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Reggie? 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 Reggie. The baby boy name Reggie was given to 29 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2140 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 50,562 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Reggie peaked in popularity 47 years ago in 1979 on position 470.

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Reggie is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Reggie is currently topping the baby name charts in Utah at position #607 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,868.

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 Reggie is where you live.

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Reggie origin and meaning

English, diminutive of Reginald (Germanic)

Short form of Reginald, from Germanic ragin 'counsel' and wald 'rule'

Reggie is the everyday diminutive of Reginald, long used as a full name in its own right — it has been in the data since 1917 and peaked in 1979, in the Reggie Jackson era. It is a name with a strong sporting flavour in the US. Use has been falling for years, to rank 2140 in 2025.

Attested etymology

Reggie is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Reggie, pop culture references for the name Reggie and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Reggie

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

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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.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Reggie

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 Reggie 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 male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Reggie?

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

REJ-ee · /ˈrɛdʒi/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Reginald — The full name it shortens; a separate established name.

Nicknames: Reg

Famous bearers

• Reggie Jackson — Baseball Hall of Famer known as 'Mr. October' for his World Series heroics with the Yankees and Athletics (b. 1946) Contemporary
• Reggie Miller — Basketball Hall of Famer and long-time Indiana Pacers guard (b. 1965) Contemporary
• Reggie White — Football Hall of Fame defensive end; died in 2004, so typed contemporary by this site's rule (1961–2004) Contemporary

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Why parents choose it

A friendly, sporty nickname name with genuine Hall of Fame weight behind it.

Worth knowing

• Many will assume a longer name — Reginald — stands behind it.