Regenal
Possibly relating to the concept of "regeneration" or "renewal".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Regenal. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Regenal today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Regenal births was 1974 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Regenal. 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 Regenal. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1974
6 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1974 SSA rank
#5,102
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Regenal: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Regenal 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 Regenal during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Regenal
The given name Regenal originates from the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "regena," meaning "to rule" or "to govern." The name likely emerged during the height of the Etruscan city-states, which were governed by powerful kings and nobles.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Regenal can be found in the Etruscan inscriptions discovered at the ancient necropolis of Cerveteri, dating back to the 6th century BCE. These inscriptions often adorned the tombs of prominent Etruscan families, suggesting that the name may have been associated with individuals of high social status or nobility.
During the Roman Republic and Empire, the name Regenal appears to have fallen out of widespread use, likely due to the Roman disdain for the concept of monarchy and the desire to distance themselves from the earlier Etruscan culture. However, there are a few notable exceptions, such as Regenal Cassius, a Roman senator and philosopher who lived in the 1st century CE.
The name resurfaced during the Renaissance period, particularly in Italy, where there was a renewed interest in classical antiquity and the rediscovery of Etruscan artifacts and texts. One notable figure from this time was Regenal Farnese (1520-1589), an Italian cardinal and patron of the arts, who played a significant role in the cultural revival of Rome.
In the 17th century, Regenal Descartes (1596-1650), the renowned French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist, bore this name. His contributions to the fields of geometry, optics, and metaphysics had a profound impact on the development of modern Western philosophy.
Another prominent figure with the name Regenal was Regenal Kant (1724-1804), the influential German philosopher whose works on ethics, epistemology, and metaphysics shaped the course of modern Western thought. His seminal work, "Critique of Pure Reason," is considered one of the most influential works in the history of philosophy.
While the name Regenal has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been carried by a diverse array of individuals, from ancient Etruscan nobles to Renaissance cardinals, philosophers, and scholars. Its enduring presence reflects the rich cultural tapestry woven by civilizations across time and space.
People
Regenal + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Regenal 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
Regenal: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Regenal?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Regenal 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Regenal a common name?
We classify Regenal as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Regenal most popular?
The single biggest year for Regenal was 1974, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Regenal is about 48 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 Regenal in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Regenal a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Regenal 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 Regenal still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Regenal 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 Regenal 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 Regenal?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.