Ragan Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationRAY-gun / /ˈreɪɡən/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: descendant of the king; English: little ruler
Historical & Cultural Background
Ragan is derived from the Irish surname Ó Raghallaigh, which means 'descendant of Raghallach'. The name has also been used as a given name in English-speaking countries. It reflects a connection to leadership and nobility in its meanings.
Trend Summary
Ragan has seen limited popularity in the United States, often associated with the similar name Reagan.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ragan
- Reagan
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ragan was first seen in the United States in 1963. Ragan has ranked as high as #1187 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Texas, Georgia, Alabama, and Missouri. In the past 5 years the name Ragan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ragan (2009)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 9 | |
| NC | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 32 |
| 1965 | 13 |
| 1966 | 18 |
| 1967 | 12 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 33 |
| 1975 | 45 |
| 1976 | 45 |
| 1977 | 45 |
| 1978 | 38 |
| 1979 | 31 |
| 1980 | 53 |
| 1981 | 33 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 28 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 29 |
| 1991 | 31 |
| 1992 | 28 |
| 1993 | 29 |
| 1994 | 41 |
| 1995 | 45 |
| 1996 | 52 |
| 1997 | 59 |
| 1998 | 78 |
| 1999 | 71 |
| 2000 | 73 |
| 2001 | 66 |
| 2002 | 65 |
| 2003 | 72 |
| 2004 | 54 |
| 2005 | 54 |
| 2006 | 48 |
| 2007 | 62 |
| 2008 | 51 |
| 2009 | 42 |
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 7 |