Reign is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #709 in 2017 with 49 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 153 births ranking #294. In 2017, approximately 1 in every 6,589 boys born was named Reign. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Reign is a modern word name with a bold, high-impact feel. It is chosen more for image and sound than for traditional first-name history.
The name belongs to a newer group of aspirational word names centred on power, status, and statement-making style. Its rise is distinctly modern.