Reggie Boy

Popularity: #853 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: REH-jee //ˈrɛdʒi//

Origin: English; German

Meaning: English: Diminutive of Reginald; German: Powerful ruler

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Reggie is derived from the Old Germanic name "Reginhar," which is composed of the elements "regin," meaning "counsel" or "advice," and "hari," meaning "army." This name evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning into the Latinized form "Reginaldus" in the medieval period, which was then adopted into Old French as "Reginald." The name made its way into the English language during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, where it became popular among the nobility and was often associated with leadership and strength due to its etymological roots. Historically, the name Reginald has notable figures, including Saint Reginald, a 12th-century monk known for his piety and dedication to the church.

The name was also borne by several English nobles and was recorded in various forms in historical texts, including the Domesday Book of 1086. The diminutive form "Reggie" emerged as a more informal and affectionate variant of Reginald, gaining traction in the 19th century as a standalone name.

Culturally, Reggie has been associated with qualities such as wisdom and leadership, reflective of its etymological origins. The name has appeared in various literary and artistic works, contributing to its resonance in popular culture.

The use of Reggie as a diminutive has allowed it to maintain a sense of familiarity and warmth, which has helped it endure through generations. Overall, the name Reggie carries a rich historical and linguistic heritage that reflects its noble origins and cultural significance.

Famous people named Reggie

In this section, you will find notable people named Reggie. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Reggie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Reggie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Reggie Jackson is a former professional baseball player best known for his time with the Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, and California Angels.

Reggie Miller is a former professional basketball player best known for his career with the Indiana Pacers and his clutch shooting in the NBA playoffs.

Reggie Bush is a former professional American football player best known for his time with the New Orleans Saints and winning the Heisman Trophy.

Reggie White is a former professional American football player best known for his career with the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers.

Reggie Watts is a comedian and musician best known for his improvisational performances and appearances on The Late Late Show with James Corden.

Fictional characters named Reggie

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Reggie Mantle is a fictional character from the comic book series Archie Comics. He is known as the wealthy, often arrogant rival of Archie Andrews and a member of the Riverdale gang.

Reggie Rocket is a fictional character from the animated television series Rocket Power. He is a skilled athlete and the older sister of Otto Rocket, often taking on a leadership role in their adventures.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Reggie was first seen in the United States in 1906.

Reggie has ranked as high as #1024 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in California, Texas, North Carolina, New York, and Louisiana.

In the past 5 years the name Reggie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Reggie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Reggie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Reggie.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 97 85 12
2024 96 79 17
2023 100 80 20
2022 95 87 8
2021 104 94 10
2020 86 79 7
2019 80 72 8
2018 72 62 10
2017 60 50 10
2016 69 61 8
2015 75 64 11
2014 52 52 0
2013 62 62 0
2012 72 66 6
2011 79 72 7
2010 95 90 5
2009 78 78 0
2008 99 94 5
2007 82 82 0
2006 85 79 6
2005 85 85 0
2004 82 82 0
2003 99 92 7
2002 92 92 0
2001 81 81 0
2000 85 85 0
1999 103 97 6
1998 113 113 0
1997 85 77 8
1996 114 106 8
1995 126 116 10
1994 91 86 5
1993 104 104 0
1992 107 107 0
1991 120 120 0
1990 121 121 0
1989 105 100 5
1988 106 106 0
1987 130 130 0
1986 114 114 0
1985 136 131 5
1984 134 134 0
1983 161 161 0
1982 187 187 0
1981 241 241 0
1980 242 242 0
1979 318 318 0
1978 289 284 5
1977 231 231 0
1976 208 208 0
1975 224 224 0
1974 204 204 0
1973 226 220 6
1972 211 205 6
1971 205 200 5
1970 201 201 0
1969 233 223 10
1968 189 189 0
1967 197 192 5
1966 155 148 7
1965 160 160 0
1964 213 208 5
1963 223 217 6
1962 256 241 15
1961 266 257 9
1960 277 269 8
1959 275 263 12
1958 237 229 8
1957 208 198 10
1956 174 160 14
1955 181 162 19
1954 135 122 13
1953 151 136 15
1952 133 126 7
1951 142 132 10
1950 152 137 15
1949 123 110 13
1948 117 110 7
1947 112 102 10
1946 116 106 10
1945 106 96 10
1944 100 92 8
1943 103 96 7
1942 105 98 7
1941 102 102 0
1940 85 85 0
1939 53 47 6
1938 49 42 7
1937 32 32 0
1936 49 44 5
1935 23 23 0
1934 33 28 5
1933 37 32 5
1932 20 20 0
1931 13 13 0
1930 26 26 0
1929 25 25 0
1928 24 24 0
1927 30 25 5
1926 32 27 5
1925 33 28 5
1924 20 15 5
1923 18 12 6
1922 23 18 5
1921 15 15 0
1920 14 14 0
1919 11 11 0
1918 10 10 0
1917 17 17 0
1916 16 16 0
1915 12 12 0
1914 10 10 0
1913 8 8 0
1912 10 10 0
1909 7 7 0
1908 6 0 6
1906 6 6 0

Top States for Reggie (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 9
23%
UT 8
20%
FL 6
15%
MN 6
15%
OH 6
15%
WI 5
13%