Regie
Diminutive of the French masculine name Régis meaning "ruler" or "governor".
Name Census estimates that about 65 living Americans carry the first name Regie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Regie today is around 58 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Regie births was 1972 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Regie. 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 Regie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
65
~ 1 in 5,273,144 Americans
Peak year
1972
9 babies that year
Average age
58
years old
1993 SSA rank
#9,850
Tracked since 1920
Census
Regie in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 417 people with the first name Regie, which placed it at #23,447 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#23,447
National first-name rank
People counted
417
417 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
43.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Regie
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Regie is Asian/Pacific Islander at 43.9%. The next largest groups are White (28.3%) and Black (20.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Regie described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Regie at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander43.9% · 183
- White28.3% · 118
- Black or African American20.6% · 86
- Hispanic or Latino4.8% · 20
- Two or more races1.9% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 2
Popularity
Regie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Regie from the 1920s through to the 1990s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 27 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Regie 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 Regie 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 Regie
The given name Regie is a diminutive form of the French name Régis, which is derived from the Latin word "rex," meaning "king." The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in France and other parts of Europe where French influence was significant.
The earliest known record of the name Regie dates back to the 12th century, when it was used as a shortened version of Régis. During this period, it was common for names to be shortened or modified for various reasons, such as ease of use or personal preference.
One of the earliest notable figures with the name Regie was Regie de Courtenay, a French nobleman who lived in the 13th century. He was a member of the House of Courtenay, a prominent noble family in France during the Middle Ages.
In the 16th century, Regie Navarre, a French poet and playwright, gained recognition for his contributions to literature. He was born in 1550 and is known for his works that explored themes of love, nature, and human emotions.
Another notable figure with the name Regie was Regie Descartes, a French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist who lived from 1596 to 1650. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of the 17th century and is often referred to as the "Father of Modern Philosophy."
In the 18th century, Regie Robespierre, a French lawyer and one of the most influential figures during the French Revolution, carried the name Regie. He was born in 1758 and played a pivotal role in the Reign of Terror, a period of violence and political upheaval in France.
During the 19th century, Regie Manet, a French painter and a leading figure in the Impressionist movement, was known for his innovative techniques and bold brushstrokes. He was born in 1832 and is celebrated for his masterpieces such as "Luncheon on the Grass" and "Olympia."
While the name Regie has its roots in French culture and history, it has been adopted and used in various parts of the world over the centuries, reflecting the cultural exchange and influence of different societies.
People
Regie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Regie 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
Regie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Regie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 65 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Regie 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 5,273,144 US residents.
Is Regie a common name?
We classify Regie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 82 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Regie most popular?
The single biggest year for Regie was 1972, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Regie is about 58 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Regie in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 417 people with the name Regie, or 0.14 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #23,447 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Regie in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Regie?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Regie on both sides of the split. Of the 422 people counted with this name, 321 were male (76.1%) and 101 were female (23.9%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Regie?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Regie is Asian/Pacific Islander at 43.9%. The next largest groups are White (28.3%) and Black (20.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Regie most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Regie in the 2020 Census, accounting for 43.9% (183 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Regie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Regie a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Regie 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 Regie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Regie 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 Regie 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.
How many people share the name Regie?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.