Reyne
A feminine name of Celtic origin meaning "little queen".
Name Census estimates that about 179 living Americans carry the first name Reyne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Reyne today is around 63 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Reyne births was 1957 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Reyne. 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
179
~ 1 in 1,914,829 Americans
Peak year
1957
24 babies that year
Average age
63
years old
2024 SSA rank
#17,109
Tracked since 1950
Popularity
Reyne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Reyne from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 127 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Reyne 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 Reyne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Reynes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Reyne
The name Reyne is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "reine," meaning "queen." This name has its roots in the Latin word "regina," which also translates to "queen." The name Reyne can be traced back to the Middle Ages, when it was used as a feminine form of the name Reynold or Reinhold.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Reyne can be found in the 13th-century French poem "Roman de la Rose," where a character named Reyne represents the allegorical figure of Queen. This literary work played a significant role in popularizing the name throughout medieval France.
In the 14th century, a French noblewoman named Reyne de Provence (1285-1341) gained prominence as the wife of Robert of Anjou, King of Naples. Her name was widely known and recorded in historical documents of the time, further contributing to the recognition of the name Reyne.
The name Reyne also appeared in religious contexts, particularly in the Catholic Church. Saint Reyne (1190-1271), a French nun and abbess of the Cistercian order, was renowned for her piety and charitable works. Her name was recorded in various hagiographies and religious texts, cementing its association with spirituality and devotion.
In the 16th century, Reyne Sibylle (1515-1580), a French noblewoman and author, gained recognition for her literary works and her role as a patron of the arts. Her name was celebrated among the intellectual circles of the Renaissance period.
Another notable figure bearing the name Reyne was Reyne de Provence (1630-1709), a French princess and member of the House of Bourbon. Her name was recorded in various historical documents and court records of the time, reflecting the continued use of the name among the nobility.
While the name Reyne has its roots in France, it has also been adopted and used in other cultures and regions over the centuries. However, its French origins and historical associations with royalty, literature, and religious figures remain a significant part of its rich heritage.
People
Reyne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Reyne 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
Reyne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Reyne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 179 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Reyne 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 1,914,829 US residents.
Is Reyne a common name?
We classify Reyne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 234 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Reyne most popular?
The single biggest year for Reyne was 1957, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Reyne is about 63 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Reyne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Reyne 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.