Ragene
A feminine name derived from the word "regenerate", suggesting renewal or rebirth.
Name Census estimates that about 52 living Americans carry the first name Ragene. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 83.3% of registrations being female. The average person named Ragene today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ragene births was 1994 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ragene. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ragene. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
52
~ 1 in 6,591,430 Americans
Peak year
1994
13 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
1984 SSA rank
#4,468
Tracked since 1984
Gender
Gender distribution for Ragene
Ragene leans heavily female at 83.3% of total registrations, but 9 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Ragene as a male name
- Ranked #4,468 in 1984
- 9 male births in 1984
- Peak: 1984 (9 births)
Ragene as a female name
- Ranked #15,972 in 1998
- 5 female births in 1998
- Peak: 1994 (13 births)
Popularity
Ragene: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ragene from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 45 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ragene by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ragene during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ragenes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ragene
The name Ragene has its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, with roots that can be traced back to the early medieval period. The name is derived from the Old Germanic elements "ragin", meaning "counsel" or "wisdom", and "haidus", which translates to "kind" or "type". Together, these components suggest that Ragene was initially given as a name to signify someone who was considered wise or insightful in their counsel.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ragene can be found in the historical annals of the Frankish Kingdom, where it was borne by a noblewoman who lived in the 7th century AD. This Ragene was a prominent figure at the court of King Clovis II and is mentioned in several contemporaneous chronicles as a trusted advisor to the monarch.
During the High Middle Ages, the name Ragene gained popularity among the nobility and upper classes of various Germanic regions, including parts of modern-day Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Notably, a Ragene von Leiningen was a influential abbess who oversaw the construction of the Leiningen Monastery in the 12th century.
In the 13th century, a Ragene of Thuringia was a renowned mystic and author of several spiritual treatises, some of which have survived to this day. Her writings provide a glimpse into the religious and philosophical thought of the era.
As the name spread across Europe, it also found its way into the annals of English history. One of the most notable bearers of the name was Ragene Fitzwilliam, a wealthy landowner and benefactor who lived in the late 14th century. Her generous endowments to various religious institutions and charitable causes are well documented.
Another prominent figure was Ragene Blundeville, a noblewoman from the 15th century who played a significant role in the Wars of the Roses. She was a staunch supporter of the House of Lancaster and is mentioned in several contemporary accounts of the conflict.
Throughout the centuries, the name Ragene has been borne by numerous other individuals, including scholars, artists, and military leaders. While its popularity has waxed and waned over time, it remains a distinctive and historically rich name with deep roots in the Germanic linguistic and cultural traditions.
People
Ragene + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ragene as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ragene: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ragene?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 52 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ragene going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 6,591,430 US residents.
Is Ragene a common name?
We classify Ragene as "Very Rare". It ranks above 54.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 54 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ragene most popular?
The single biggest year for Ragene was 1994, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ragene is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ragene in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ragene a female name?
Yes, 83.3% of people registered as Ragene in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ragene still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ragene in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ragene can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Ragene?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.