Reghan Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationREG-an / /ˈrɛɪɡən/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: little ruler; English: variant of Reagan
Historical & Cultural Background
Reghan is a modern variant of the name Reagan, which has Irish roots. The name Reagan itself is derived from the Gaelic surname O'Riagáin, meaning 'descendant of Riagán.' In contemporary usage, Reghan has gained popularity as a feminine name. It reflects a trend of using traditionally masculine names for girls.
Trend Summary
Reghan has seen a rise in usage in the United States, reflecting a broader trend of unique spellings of traditional names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Reagan
- Regan
International Variants
- Reagan (Irish)
- Regan (Irish)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Reghan was first seen in the United States in 1983. Reghan has ranked as high as #1296 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kansas, California, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Reghan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Reghan (2013)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 29 |
| 1997 | 28 |
| 1998 | 29 |
| 1999 | 37 |
| 2000 | 37 |
| 2001 | 42 |
| 2002 | 48 |
| 2003 | 47 |
| 2004 | 48 |
| 2005 | 54 |
| 2006 | 44 |
| 2007 | 37 |
| 2008 | 51 |
| 2009 | 47 |
| 2010 | 35 |
| 2011 | 32 |
| 2012 | 33 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2024 | 7 |