Reagan is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #960 in 2013 with 209 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 366 births ranking #596. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 49.3%. In 2013, approximately 1 in every 9,049 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.