Regis Boy

Popularity: #930 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: REH-jis //ˈrɛdʒɪs//

Origin: Latin; French

Meaning: Latin: 'kingly'; French: 'of the king'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Regis has its roots in the Latin word "rex," meaning "king." This etymological origin reflects a lineage that traces back to the Roman Empire, where the term was used to denote rulers and sovereigns. The transition into the name Regis occurred through the adaptation of Latin into various Romance languages, where it evolved into forms such as "Regis" in Old French and later entered the English lexicon.

The name is often associated with nobility and authority, encapsulating the essence of kingship in its very structure. Historically, the name Regis has been borne by various notable figures, particularly in the context of Christian saints.

One of the most significant is Saint Regis, a 17th-century Jesuit priest known for his missionary work in France and his dedication to education and the poor. His canonization in the 19th century further solidified the name's association with virtuous leadership and moral integrity.

Additionally, the name appears in various historical texts and documents, reflecting its enduring presence in European culture. Culturally, Regis has been embraced in various traditions, often symbolizing strength, leadership, and dignity.

The name's royal connotations have made it a favored choice among those wishing to evoke a sense of nobility. In some contexts, diminutive forms such as Reggie have emerged, though these are more contemporary adaptations.

Overall, the name Regis carries a weight of historical significance, embodying the qualities of leadership and reverence that have persisted through centuries.

Famous people named Regis

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

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

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Regis Philbin was a television personality best known for Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, and America's Got Talent.

Regis Toomey was an actor best known for The Maltese Falcon, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, and The Big Sleep.

Fictional characters named Regis

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Regis is a fictional character from the book series The Witcher by Andrzej Sapkowski. He is a powerful vampire and a key ally to the protagonist, Geralt of Rivia.

Sibling suggestions

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

RexReedRonanRileyRafaelRoman

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Regis. 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.

ReedRexReginaldReggieRoccoRyderRonanRafael

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Regis was first seen in the United States in 1897.

Regis has ranked as high as #1211 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, California, and Louisiana.

In the past 5 years the name Regis has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Regis 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 Regis 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 Regis.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 8 8 0
2024 11 11 0
2023 11 11 0
2022 7 7 0
2021 9 9 0
2020 14 14 0
2019 11 11 0
2018 13 13 0
2017 9 9 0
2016 13 13 0
2015 10 10 0
2014 9 9 0
2013 10 10 0
2012 12 12 0
2011 10 10 0
2010 15 15 0
2009 10 10 0
2008 16 16 0
2007 9 9 0
2006 14 14 0
2005 15 15 0
2004 15 15 0
2003 13 13 0
2002 14 14 0
2001 19 19 0
2000 11 11 0
1999 16 16 0
1998 16 16 0
1997 24 19 5
1996 26 26 0
1995 31 31 0
1994 23 23 0
1993 34 34 0
1992 52 52 0
1991 55 47 8
1990 72 67 5
1989 66 66 0
1988 50 45 5
1987 56 50 6
1986 51 45 6
1985 53 47 6
1984 31 26 5
1983 35 35 0
1982 41 35 6
1981 38 31 7
1980 28 21 7
1979 19 19 0
1978 26 26 0
1977 24 24 0
1976 30 30 0
1975 17 17 0
1974 31 31 0
1973 20 20 0
1972 19 19 0
1971 37 37 0
1970 39 34 5
1969 35 35 0
1968 44 44 0
1967 44 44 0
1966 27 27 0
1965 44 44 0
1964 58 58 0
1963 48 48 0
1962 49 49 0
1961 46 46 0
1960 52 46 6
1959 48 48 0
1958 62 55 7
1957 75 68 7
1956 52 52 0
1955 78 72 6
1954 73 67 6
1953 92 85 7
1952 78 66 12
1951 88 82 6
1950 72 72 0
1949 94 88 6
1948 90 82 8
1947 86 86 0
1946 96 91 5
1945 75 75 0
1944 79 79 0
1943 92 84 8
1942 102 93 9
1941 93 87 6
1940 79 73 6
1939 68 68 0
1938 79 73 6
1937 80 80 0
1936 85 79 6
1935 71 66 5
1934 85 80 5
1933 73 65 8
1932 81 71 10
1931 85 80 5
1930 80 72 8
1929 73 68 5
1928 75 69 6
1927 58 58 0
1926 72 67 5
1925 68 59 9
1924 64 57 7
1923 81 72 9
1922 95 87 8
1921 78 70 8
1920 80 72 8
1919 60 54 6
1918 68 62 6
1917 107 98 9
1916 70 64 6
1915 65 60 5
1914 56 51 5
1913 39 33 6
1912 32 26 6
1911 22 22 0
1910 14 14 0
1909 6 6 0
1908 9 9 0
1907 5 5 0
1906 6 6 0
1905 5 5 0
1904 5 5 0
1901 7 7 0
1900 5 5 0
1897 5 5 0

Top States for Regis (2005)

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
NY 5
100%