Reagyn first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Reagyn has been for the last 23 years (from 2001 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Reagyn

A variant spelling of the Irish name Reagan, meaning "little king".

Popularity of Reagyn by gender

Based on the last 23 years of data, Reagyn is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Reagyn.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 0 6
2021 0 9
2019 0 9
2018 0 8
2017 0 13
2016 0 10
2015 0 17
2014 0 18
2013 0 15
2012 0 9
2011 0 10
2010 0 16
2009 0 13
2008 0 9
2007 0 11
2006 0 10
2005 0 10
2004 0 10
2003 0 5
2002 0 6
2001 0 6

The history of the first name Reagyn

The name Reagyn is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from the name Reagan. It does not have a clear cultural or linguistic origin, as it appears to be a creative spelling variation meant to give the name a unique and distinctive look.

Reagan itself is an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Ríagáin, which means "descendant of Riagán". Riagán is a diminutive of the Irish word "rí", meaning "king". The name was originally a nickname or byname for a member of a royal family or someone with a regal bearing.

There are no known historical references to the specific spelling Reagyn in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. It is a relatively modern creation, likely emerging in the late 20th or early 21st century.

As for notable people with the first name Reagyn, given its modern and uncommon nature, there are very few recorded instances of individuals bearing this name throughout history. However, here are a few examples:

  1. Reagyn Walters, an American artist and illustrator known for her nature-inspired works, born in 1985.
  2. Reagyn Michaels, an American singer-songwriter and guitarist from Nashville, Tennessee, active since the late 2000s.
  3. Reagyn Hawthorne, a fictional character from the young adult novel series "The Cursed Coven" by author Lily Harper Hart.
  4. Reagyn Sinclair, a character from the independent film "Glimpses" (2022), portrayed by actress Olivia Lund.
  5. Reagyn Whitaker, a competitive dancer and choreographer based in Los Angeles, California, born in 1998.

It's worth noting that the name Reagyn is still relatively rare, and many of the individuals mentioned above may be among the first to bear this unique spelling variation.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Reagyn was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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