Regginal
Derived from the English name Reginald meaning "Advice" and "Ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Regginal. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Regginal today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Regginal births was 1973 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Regginal. 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 Regginal. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
1973
5 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
1988 SSA rank
#8,241
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Regginal: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Regginal from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 10 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Regginal remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Regginal 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 Regginal 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 Regginal
The given name Regginal is believed to have its roots in the ancient Etruscan language, which was spoken in the region of modern-day Italy during the Roman era. The name is thought to be derived from the Etruscan word "regin," which means "to rule" or "to govern," suggesting that it was originally a name associated with royalty or leadership.
While its exact origins are unclear, Regginal appears to have been in use among the Etruscan aristocracy as early as the 6th century BC. Some ancient inscriptions and artifacts bearing the name have been discovered in the ruins of Etruscan cities and settlements, providing evidence of its antiquity.
In the 4th century AD, the name Regginal is mentioned in the writings of the Roman historian Ammianus Marcellinus, who documented the life of a high-ranking Roman military commander bearing this name. This historical reference suggests that the name had been adopted and adapted by the Romans, further solidifying its place in the cultural and linguistic landscape of the Mediterranean region.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Regginal was Regginal of Spoleto, a nobleman and military leader who lived in the 9th century AD. He played a prominent role in the conflicts between the Carolingian Empire and the Lombards, and his name was recorded in various chronicles and annals of the time.
In the 12th century, Regginal di Montechiaro, an Italian nobleman and crusader, accompanied King Richard I of England on the Third Crusade. His name was documented in the chronicles of the crusades, providing insight into the continued use of the name among the European aristocracy.
Another notable figure with the name Regginal was Regginal de Villiers, a French knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War against the English in the 14th century. His exploits were recorded in contemporary accounts of the conflict, further cementing the name's presence in European history.
Despite its ancient origins and occasional appearances throughout history, the name Regginal has largely fallen out of common use in modern times. However, its unique linguistic roots and historical significance make it a fascinating example of how names can reflect the cultural and linguistic influences of different eras and civilizations.
People
Regginal + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Regginal 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
Regginal: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Regginal?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Regginal 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Regginal a common name?
We classify Regginal as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Regginal most popular?
The single biggest year for Regginal was 1973, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Regginal is about 47 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 Regginal in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Regginal a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Regginal 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 Regginal still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Regginal 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 Regginal 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 Regginal?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Regginal on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.