Regina Girl

Popularity: #363 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: reh-JEE-nah /rɪˈdʒiː.nə/

Origin: Latin; Italian

Meaning: Latin: queen; Italian: regal

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Regina has its roots in Latin, where it means "queen." It derives from the Latin word "regina," which is the feminine form of "rex," meaning "king." This etymological lineage reflects a regal connotation that has persisted through centuries. The name entered the English language through the influence of Latin during the Middle Ages, particularly as Latin was the language of the Church and scholarship in Europe.

The transition into English was facilitated by the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, which brought many Latin-derived names into common usage among the English-speaking populace. Historically, the name Regina has been associated with various notable figures and events.

One significant touchpoint is its use in Christian contexts, where it has been adopted in honor of saints and queens. For instance, Saint Regina, a Christian martyr from the 3rd century, is venerated in some traditions, contributing to the name's religious significance.

Additionally, the name has appeared in royal contexts, notably in the titles of queens, which further solidified its association with nobility and leadership. The name's prominence can also be traced through various historical texts and translations, including the Latin Vulgate Bible, where the term is used in reference to divine authority and sovereignty.

Culturally, Regina embodies themes of power, dignity, and femininity, resonating with the archetype of the queen in literature and folklore. This symbolic weight has allowed the name to endure across different cultures and languages, often invoking a sense of grace and authority.

Variants and diminutives of Regina, such as Gina or Reggie, have also emerged, reflecting its adaptability in various linguistic contexts. Overall, Regina's historical and cultural significance is deeply intertwined with its etymological roots, making it a name rich in meaning and legacy.

Famous people named Regina

In this section, you will find notable people named Regina. 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 Regina who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Regina King is an actress and director best known for If Beale Street Could Talk, Watchmen, and The Leftovers.

Regina Spektor is a singer-songwriter best known for Fidelity, Samson, and Us.

Regina Carter is a jazz violinist best known for her albums Southern Comfort, Reverse Thread, and Freefall.

Fictional characters named Regina

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Regina George is a fictional character from the film Mean Girls. She is the popular and manipulative queen bee of her high school who wields significant social power over her peers.

Regina Mills is a fictional character from the TV series Once Upon a Time. She is the Evil Queen who seeks redemption while navigating her complex relationships with other characters from fairy tales.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Regina, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Regina. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

RitaReganRheaRinaRoxanaReneeRomy

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Regina was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Regina has ranked as high as #174 nationally, which occurred in 1962, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, California, Texas, and Ohio.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Regina 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 Regina 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 Regina.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 786 0 786
2024 911 0 911
2023 940 0 940
2022 910 0 910
2021 738 0 738
2020 710 0 710
2019 754 0 754
2018 762 0 762
2017 766 0 766
2016 735 0 735
2015 608 0 608
2014 589 0 589
2013 503 0 503
2012 509 0 509
2011 523 0 523
2010 501 0 501
2009 405 0 405
2008 444 0 444
2007 520 0 520
2006 489 0 489
2005 477 0 477
2004 425 0 425
2003 429 0 429
2002 408 0 408
2001 455 0 455
2000 499 0 499
1999 461 0 461
1998 509 0 509
1997 576 0 576
1996 629 0 629
1995 650 0 650
1994 666 0 666
1993 744 0 744
1992 814 0 814
1991 879 6 873
1990 999 6 993
1989 1,002 12 990
1988 1,071 6 1,065
1987 1,209 9 1,200
1986 1,269 0 1,269
1985 1,287 12 1,275
1984 1,498 8 1,490
1983 1,657 6 1,651
1982 1,724 11 1,713
1981 1,889 9 1,880
1980 2,059 14 2,045
1979 2,133 14 2,119
1978 2,195 7 2,188
1977 2,345 20 2,325
1976 2,287 12 2,275
1975 2,582 13 2,569
1974 2,598 11 2,587
1973 2,860 17 2,843
1972 3,117 11 3,106
1971 3,896 22 3,874
1970 4,451 18 4,433
1969 4,282 15 4,267
1968 4,313 18 4,295
1967 4,388 26 4,362
1966 4,311 16 4,295
1965 4,568 20 4,548
1964 5,019 18 5,001
1963 4,725 15 4,710
1962 5,019 17 5,002
1961 4,775 11 4,764
1960 4,602 19 4,583
1959 3,948 8 3,940
1958 3,838 12 3,826
1957 3,677 12 3,665
1956 3,429 7 3,422
1955 3,379 9 3,370
1954 2,728 12 2,716
1953 2,712 0 2,712
1952 2,563 5 2,558
1951 2,427 5 2,422
1950 2,166 0 2,166
1949 2,275 9 2,266
1948 2,297 5 2,292
1947 1,496 5 1,491
1946 1,233 0 1,233
1945 984 0 984
1944 949 5 944
1943 1,092 8 1,084
1942 979 6 973
1941 733 6 727
1940 719 0 719
1939 690 0 690
1938 686 0 686
1937 706 0 706
1936 703 0 703
1935 641 0 641
1934 682 0 682
1933 647 0 647
1932 714 0 714
1931 777 0 777
1930 799 0 799
1929 897 7 890
1928 956 0 956
1927 959 0 959
1926 997 0 997
1925 1,077 0 1,077
1924 1,233 7 1,226
1923 1,175 0 1,175
1922 1,136 0 1,136
1921 1,144 0 1,144
1920 1,116 0 1,116
1919 1,068 0 1,068
1918 1,138 6 1,132
1917 1,016 0 1,016
1916 926 5 921
1915 874 5 869
1914 694 0 694
1913 504 0 504
1912 483 0 483
1911 343 0 343
1910 359 0 359
1909 264 0 264
1908 256 0 256
1907 242 0 242
1906 229 0 229
1905 223 0 223
1904 198 0 198
1903 213 0 213
1902 198 0 198
1901 219 0 219
1900 201 0 201
1899 131 0 131
1898 167 0 167
1897 176 0 176
1896 149 0 149
1895 138 0 138
1894 131 0 131
1893 114 0 114
1892 128 0 128
1891 105 0 105
1890 114 0 114
1889 98 0 98
1888 92 0 92
1887 66 0 66
1886 69 0 69
1885 71 0 71
1884 67 0 67
1883 38 0 38
1882 43 0 43
1881 41 0 41
1880 36 0 36

Top States for Regina (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
TX 313
36%
CA 182
21%
AZ 44
5%
IL 28
3%
FL 25
3%
GA 22
2%
PA 21
2%
NC 20
2%
CO 18
2%
WA 17
2%
NY 16
2%
TN 13
1%
OH 12
1%
MI 12
1%
NJ 12
1%
SC 11
1%
IN 11
1%
NM 10
1%
MD 9
1%
MN 9
1%
OK 9
1%
WI 9
1%
AL 9
1%
NV 9
1%
OR 8
1%
MO 6
1%
NE 6
1%
VA 5
1%
KS 5
1%
LA 5
1%
UT 5
1%