Regeina
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Latin "regina" meaning "queen".
Name Census estimates that about 19 living Americans carry the first name Regeina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Regeina today is around 57 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Regeina births was 1963 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Regeina. 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 Regeina. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
19
~ 1 in 18,039,702 Americans
Peak year
1963
6 babies that year
Average age
57
years old
1977 SSA rank
#10,830
Tracked since 1963
Popularity
Regeina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Regeina from the 1960s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 17 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Regeina 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 Regeina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Regeina
Regeina is a feminine given name with roots tracing back to the Latin word "regina," meaning "queen." It stems from the ancient Roman era, where the title "regina" was bestowed upon the wives of Roman emperors or sovereign female rulers.
The earliest recorded use of the name Regeina dates back to the 5th century AD, found in historical documents from the Byzantine Empire. During this time, it was a popular name among the nobility and aristocratic families of the Eastern Roman Empire.
In the Middle Ages, the name Regeina gained popularity across Europe, particularly in regions influenced by the Latin language and Roman culture. It was often associated with royalty and nobility, as the name's meaning evoked a sense of regal status and authority.
One of the earliest notable figures with the name Regeina was Saint Regeina, a 7th-century Benedictine abbess and founder of the Abbey of Alise in present-day France. She is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.
In the 12th century, Regeina of Poland (1130-1199) was a Polish princess and the wife of Prince Yaroslav Osmomysl of Halych. She played a significant role in the political affairs of the Principality of Halych during her time.
During the Renaissance period, Regeina Morosini (1454-1509) was a Venetian noblewoman and the wife of the Doge of Venice, Leonardo Loredan. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her influential role in the cultural life of Venice.
In the 17th century, Regeina Maria Galliena (1622-1675) was an Italian painter and engraver from Bologna. She specialized in portraiture and religious scenes, and her works were highly regarded during her lifetime.
In the 19th century, Regeina Coeli (1815-1891) was an Italian Roman Catholic nun and the founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Divine Redeemer. She dedicated her life to the education and care of orphaned children.
While the name Regeina has its roots in antiquity, it has maintained a presence throughout various periods of history, often associated with nobility, religious devotion, and cultural significance.
People
Regeina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Regeina 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
Regeina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Regeina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 19 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Regeina 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 18,039,702 US residents.
Is Regeina a common name?
We classify Regeina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 39.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 22 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Regeina most popular?
The single biggest year for Regeina was 1963, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Regeina is about 57 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Regeina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Regeina 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.
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.