Rege
A modern invented name of unclear meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Rege. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rege today is around 67 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rege births was 1962 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rege. 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
- • The typical person named Rege is about 67 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Reges were born before 1969.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rege. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1962
5 babies that year
Average age
67
years old
1962 SSA rank
#4,502
Tracked since 1962
Popularity
Rege: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rege 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 Rege during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Rege
The given name Rege has its origins in the Latin language, deriving from the word "regere," which means "to rule" or "to govern." This name was particularly prevalent during the Roman era, when the concept of leadership and authority held significant importance.
In ancient Roman society, the name Rege was often bestowed upon individuals from noble or ruling families, reflecting their aspirations for their sons to become powerful leaders or rulers. Additionally, the name may have been associated with virtues such as strength, courage, and decisiveness, qualities deemed essential for effective governance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rege can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who mentioned a Roman general named Rege Fabius Maximus, who lived during the 3rd century BC and played a crucial role in the Second Punic War against Carthage.
Another notable historical figure bearing the name Rege was Rege Theodoric the Great, who ruled the Ostrogothic Kingdom in Italy from 493 to 526 AD. He was renowned for his military prowess and his efforts to unify the Roman and Gothic cultures within his realm.
During the Middle Ages, the name Rege remained popular among the nobility and ruling classes across Europe. One prominent individual was Rege Alfonso VII of León and Castile, who reigned from 1126 to 1157 and was known for his victories in the Reconquista against the Moors.
In the Renaissance period, the name Rege gained further prominence, particularly in Italy. Rege Baldassare Castiglione (1478-1529), an Italian courtier and diplomat, wrote the influential work "The Book of the Courtier," which outlined the ideal qualities of a Renaissance gentleman.
Another notable figure was Rege Michelangelo (1475-1564), the renowned Italian artist and sculptor whose works, such as the Sistine Chapel ceiling and the statue of David, are considered among the greatest masterpieces of the Renaissance era.
As the name Rege evolved through various time periods and cultures, it has been adapted and modified to suit different linguistic and cultural contexts, resulting in various spellings and forms, such as Regis, Reggie, and Regino.
People
Rege + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rege 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
Rege: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rege?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rege 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Rege a common name?
We classify Rege as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rege most popular?
The single biggest year for Rege was 1962, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rege is about 67 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 Rege in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rege a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rege in the SSA data are male. 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 Rege still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rege 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 Rege 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 many Americans are named Rege?
See how many people have the name Rege on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.