How Popular (or Rare) was Reagan in 2017?

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#98
2017 Rank
3,005
2017 Births
#97
Best Rank (2012)
3,096
Peak Year (2016)
62,710
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 574
Rarity Factor (2017)
Popularity Position
Top 1%
Among US girls' names in 2017
Popular Β· 1 in 574 births

πŸ“Š The Reagan Story

Reagan is a popular girls' name in United States, ranking #98 in 2017 with 3,005 recorded births. This places Reagan in the top 1% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 3,096 births ranking #98. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 430.0%. In 2017, approximately 1 in every 574 girls born was named Reagan. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

πŸ“… Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Irish surname  |  Meaning: little king

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.

Did you know?Reagan sits alongside Kennedy and Quinn as Irish surnames that became highly successful first names.
Similar namesRegan, Rory, Kennedy, Quinn, Sloane

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