Reagan is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1124 in 2025 with 26 recorded births. This places Reagan in the top 18% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2009 with 77 births ranking #468. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 73.3%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 10,459 boys born was named Reagan. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Reagan is a crisp Irish surname name usually interpreted as 'little king'. It feels strong, current, and comfortably unisex.
Like many Irish surnames, Reagan moved into first-name use through the rise of surname-style naming. Its straightforward structure helped it settle easily into modern naming patterns.