What does the name Reagan mean?

The name Reagan means "Descendant of the impulsive one".

What is the origin of the name Reagan?

Reagan is a name of Irish origin.

In 2023, 1,292 babies were named Reagan in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Reagan is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 1,292 ↘

All-Time Total: 64,484

Peak Year: 2016

Reagan is of Irish origin, meaning "little ruler" or "noble." It is derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Ríagáin, meaning "descendant of Riagán."

Girl names closely related to Reagan

Kennedy Bailey Harper Addison Rylee Eliza Charlotte Nova

Boy names closely related to Reagan

Wyatt Hayden Jackson Nolan Jaxon Timothy Kaden Carter

Names with similar meaning to Reagan

Raegan

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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