Reagan is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1571 in 2024 with 110 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 366 births ranking #596. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 21.4%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 15,594 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.