Reginia Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: reh-JIN-ee-uh //rɛˈdʒɪn.i.ə//
Origin: Latin; English
Meaning: Latin: queen; English: regal
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Reginia has its roots in the Latin word "regina," which translates to "queen." This term itself is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *reg-, meaning "to rule" or "to lead." The evolution of the name can be traced from Latin into various languages, where it maintained its regal connotation. In the context of English, Reginia likely entered through the influence of Latin during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Latin-derived names were adopted into English vernacular, often associated with nobility and royalty.
Historically, the name Reginia and its variants have been linked to figures of authority and leadership. The Latin term "regina" appears in numerous historical texts, including the Vulgate, the Latin translation of the Bible completed in the late 4th century, where it is used to describe queens and female rulers.
The name has also been borne by various saints and notable women throughout history, contributing to its association with strength and dignity. In medieval Europe, the name was often used to signify noble lineage, reflecting the societal structure that placed great importance on royal and noble titles.
Culturally, Reginia embodies the qualities of leadership and grace, resonating with the ideals of femininity associated with queenship. The name evokes images of power and influence, often linked to the virtues of wisdom and benevolence expected of a queen.
While diminutive forms such as Gina or Reggie may arise in contemporary contexts, the name Reginia itself carries a weight of historical significance that underscores its noble roots. The enduring legacy of the name is a testament to the cultural reverence for female authority figures throughout history.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Reginia was first seen in the United States in 1913.
Reginia has ranked as high as #1087 nationally, which occurred in 1962, and has been most popular in Virginia, Texas, Florida, California, and Georgia.
In the past 5 years the name Reginia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Reginia 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 Reginia was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Reginia (1974)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
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 Reginia.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1975 | 26 |
| 1974 | 26 |
| 1973 | 28 |
| 1972 | 29 |
| 1971 | 40 |
| 1970 | 36 |
| 1969 | 45 |
| 1968 | 41 |
| 1967 | 41 |
| 1966 | 42 |
| 1965 | 36 |
| 1964 | 37 |
| 1963 | 43 |
| 1962 | 49 |
| 1961 | 47 |
| 1960 | 30 |
| 1959 | 28 |
| 1958 | 45 |
| 1957 | 21 |
| 1956 | 36 |
| 1955 | 20 |
| 1954 | 28 |
| 1953 | 23 |
| 1952 | 23 |
| 1951 | 13 |
| 1950 | 16 |
| 1949 | 23 |
| 1948 | 24 |
| 1947 | 17 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1945 | 8 |
| 1942 | 13 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1934 | 10 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1932 | 12 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1930 | 8 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1927 | 11 |
| 1926 | 9 |
| 1925 | 8 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1922 | 10 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1920 | 13 |
| 1919 | 14 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1916 | 13 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1913 | 5 |