Rejeana
A feminine name derived from Latin "regina" meaning "queen" or "sovereign".
Name Census estimates that about 228 living Americans carry the first name Rejeana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rejeana today is around 57 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rejeana births was 1970 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rejeana. 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
228
~ 1 in 1,503,309 Americans
Peak year
1970
16 babies that year
Average age
57
years old
1999 SSA rank
#16,296
Tracked since 1947
Census
Rejeana in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 263 people with the first name Rejeana, which placed it at #32,158 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
#32,158
National first-name rank
People counted
263
263 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
64.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rejeana
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Rejeana is White at 64.6%. The next largest groups are Black (23.6%) and Two or More Races (4.9%). 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 Rejeana 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 Rejeana at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White64.6% · 170
- Black or African American23.6% · 62
- Two or more races4.9% · 13
- Hispanic or Latino4.2% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.5% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.1% · 3
Popularity
Rejeana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rejeana from the 1940s through to the 1990s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 78 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
Rejeana 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 Rejeana 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 Rejeana
The name Rejeana is a unique and intriguing one, with roots that can be traced back to the ancient world. Its origins lie in the realm of Latin, where the word "regina" meant "queen" or "ruler." This connection suggests that the name may have been borne by those of noble or regal lineage in the past.
As the Roman Empire expanded its influence across Europe and the Mediterranean, the name Rejeana, or variations thereof, likely traveled with it. In some regions, it may have been adopted and adapted to suit local linguistic traditions, leading to the emergence of distinct spellings and pronunciations.
While there are no definitive historical records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its regal connotations make it plausible that it was used among the upper echelons of society during the classical era.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Rejeana was a noble woman who lived in the 12th century in what is now southern France. Little is known about her life, but her name has persisted in local records, hinting at the enduring appeal of this moniker.
In the 16th century, a woman named Rejeana da Silva was a prominent figure in the arts and cultural circles of Renaissance Italy. Her patronage and support for artists and writers of the time earned her a place in the annals of cultural history.
Moving forward to the 19th century, Rejeana Beaumont was a celebrated author and poet in England. Born in 1812, her works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, resonating with readers of her era.
Across the Atlantic, Rejeana Gonzalez (1865-1942) was a influential educator and advocate for women's rights in Mexico. Her efforts to promote access to education for girls and women left a lasting impact on the country's social and educational landscape.
In more recent times, Rejeana Kaur (1920-2005) was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement. Her dedication to the cause of freedom and her tireless activism earned her the respect and admiration of her contemporaries.
While the name Rejeana may not be as common as some others, its rich history and regal undertones make it a unique and captivating choice. From the courts of ancient Rome to the cultural and political landscapes of more modern times, this name has left an indelible mark on the tapestry of human experience.
People
Rejeana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rejeana 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
Rejeana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rejeana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 228 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rejeana 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 1,503,309 US residents.
Is Rejeana a common name?
We classify Rejeana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 278 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rejeana most popular?
The single biggest year for Rejeana was 1970, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rejeana is about 57 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Rejeana in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 263 people with the name Rejeana, or 0.09 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #32,158 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 Rejeana 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 Rejeana?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Rejeana appears almost entirely female. Of the 261 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. 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 Rejeana?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Rejeana is White at 64.6%. The next largest groups are Black (23.6%) and Two or More Races (4.9%). 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 Rejeana most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Rejeana in the 2020 Census, accounting for 64.6% (170 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 Rejeana in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rejeana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rejeana 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.
Is Rejeana still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rejeana 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 Rejeana 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 are named Rejeana?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.