Reagan is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #168 in 2023 with 1,727 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 3,096 births ranking #98. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 204.6%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 928 girls 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.