Reginia
Derived from the Latin word regina, meaning "queen" or "ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 873 living Americans carry the first name Reginia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Reginia today is around 61 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Reginia births was 1962 (49 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Reginia. 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.
People living today
873
~ 1 in 392,617 Americans
Peak year
1962
49 babies that year
Average age
61
years old
1994 SSA rank
#15,179
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Reginia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Reginia from the 1910s through to the 1990s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 411 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
Reginia 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 Reginia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Reginias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Virginia, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Reginia, while Ohio, North Carolina, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 15 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Reginia
The name Reginia has its roots in the Latin language, originating from the word "regina" which means "queen" or "sovereign ruler." The name can be traced back to ancient Rome, where it was likely given to girls born into noble or royal families.
In ancient Roman mythology, Regina was one of the many epithets of the goddess Juno, who was the queen of the gods and the patron goddess of marriage and childbirth. The name may have been chosen to honor this powerful deity and to bestow her blessings upon the child.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Reginia can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who mentioned a woman named Reginia in his work "Annals." However, details about this individual's life and achievements are scarce.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Reginia remained relatively uncommon, as it was primarily associated with the upper classes and nobility. It was not until the Renaissance period that the name began to gain more popularity among the general population.
One notable figure in history who bore the name Reginia was Reginia Pincerna, a 12th-century English noblewoman and landowner. She was mentioned in various legal documents and charters from the time, indicating her wealth and influence.
Another prominent Reginia was Reginia Bellucci, an Italian painter who lived during the 16th century. She was one of the few female artists of the Renaissance period to achieve recognition for her work, which included portraits and religious paintings.
In the 17th century, Reginia Valetta was a Maltese noblewoman and patron of the arts. She is known for her support of various cultural and artistic endeavors, as well as her involvement in charitable causes.
Moving into the 18th century, Reginia Cavendish was an English aristocrat and philanthropist. She was actively involved in promoting education and social welfare initiatives, and her legacy is still celebrated in her hometown of Derbyshire.
Finally, in the 19th century, Reginia Bianchi was an Italian opera singer and composer. She was highly acclaimed for her vocal talents and wrote several operas and other musical compositions, earning her a place in the annals of Italian classical music.
While the name Reginia has become less common in modern times, its rich history and association with royalty, nobility, and artistic achievement have left an indelible mark on the cultural heritage of various societies.
People
Reginia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Reginia 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
Reginia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Reginia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 873 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Reginia 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 392,617 US residents.
Is Reginia a common name?
We classify Reginia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,315 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Reginia most popular?
The single biggest year for Reginia was 1962, when 49 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Reginia is about 61 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Reginia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Reginia 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.