Reina
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "queen".
Name Census estimates that about 12,813 living Americans carry the first name Reina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Reina today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Reina births was 2024 (547 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Reina. 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
13K
~ 1 in 26,751 Americans
Peak year
2024
547 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2024 SSA rank
#553
Tracked since 1896
Popularity
Reina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Reina from the 1890s through to the 2020s, spanning 13 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 3,231 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Reina remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Reina 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 Reina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Reinas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 40 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Reina, while Delaware, District of Columbia, Mississippi recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 264 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Reina
The name Reina originates from the Spanish language and has its roots in the Latin word "regina," which means "queen." It first emerged in the Middle Ages, during the reign of the Spanish monarchs, and was often used to honor or pay tribute to the reigning queen of the time.
In the early centuries, the name Reina was primarily associated with royalty and the upper echelons of society. It held significant cultural and political significance, representing power, authority, and nobility. As the Spanish empire expanded, the name spread across the territories under its rule, becoming a popular choice among the Spanish nobility and aristocracy.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Reina can be found in the historical accounts of the Reconquista period, when the Christian kingdoms of the Iberian Peninsula fought to reclaim territory from the Moors. During this time, several notable women bore the name, including Reina Berenguela (1180-1246), who was the Queen of Castile and played a crucial role in the unification of the Spanish kingdoms.
Throughout the centuries, the name Reina has been carried by numerous influential and notable figures. Reina Maria Walburga (1708-1782), for instance, was the wife of Charles VII, the Holy Roman Emperor, and played a significant role in the cultural and artistic life of the imperial court. Another prominent bearer of the name was Reina Cristina (1806-1878), who served as the Queen Regent of Spain during the minority of her daughter, Isabella II.
In the realm of literature, the name Reina has also left its mark. The Spanish poet and playwright, Lope de Vega (1562-1635), immortalized the name in his works, often using it to depict strong and influential female characters. One of his most famous plays, "Reina Casilda," tells the story of a legendary queen who ruled with wisdom and compassion.
Beyond the Spanish-speaking world, the name Reina has also found its way into other cultures and languages. In Italian, for instance, the name is spelled "Regina," and has been borne by notable figures such as Regina Coeli (1668-1733), an Italian painter and sculptor renowned for her religious works.
Throughout its long history, the name Reina has remained a symbol of power, grace, and elegance. It has been carried by queens, artists, and influential women across different eras and cultures, leaving an indelible mark on the tapestry of human history.
People
Reina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Reina 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
Reina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Reina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12,813 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Reina 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 26,751 US residents.
Is Reina a common name?
We classify Reina as "Uncommon". It ranks above 98% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13,562 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Reina most popular?
The single biggest year for Reina was 2024, when 547 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Reina is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Reina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Reina 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.