Baby Name Popularity Profile

Reign

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Reign.

✦ Royal power; sovereignty 🌍 English royal modern
National Rank (2025) #772
All-Time Peak Rank #605 Achieved 2021
Total U.S. Births 4,002 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 33.3% Boy / 66.7% Girl Leans Female
First Recorded 1994 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2020s 459 births in 2021
💡 The Reign Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Royal power; sovereignty
Language Origin English
Origin Type single
Derived from the English word 'reign', which originates from Old French 'reigne' and ultimately Latin 'regnum' meaning 'rule' or 'kingdom'.
Pronunciation: RAIN
Themes & Categories
royal modern
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Reign

According to SSA data, Reign achieved its highest historical rank of #605 in 2021. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2021 with 459 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 170.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 28 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Reign across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Declining
10-Year Shift +170.7% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 459 births in 2021
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 0 yrs
Registry Streak 28 yrs
Historical Volatility Stable Profile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 0
1970s: 0
1980s: 0
1990s: 21
2000s: 220
2010s: 1,216
2020s: 2,545

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Reign
Letter Count 5 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 7.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with R, a letter used by only 4.7% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Hawaii
Top States Hawaii, Nevada, Florida, Arizona, Georgia
States with Data 39
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Hawaii #206 103 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada Unranked 48 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #643 259 2020 33.3% Decline
Arizona #520 80 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #750 157 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #772 412 2021 10.0% Decline
Maryland #504 72 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #582 81 2021 Insufficient historical volume
California #794 424 2024 31.9% Decline
Washington #793 60 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska Unranked 5 2021 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #1428 98 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #859 76 2023 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #815 88 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma Unranked 42 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Utah Unranked 24 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #562 106 2022 Insufficient historical volume
New York #836 208 2021 37.0% Decline
South Carolina #848 36 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #829 29 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #786 111 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 26 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri Unranked 51 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #539 52 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #1016 43 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #909 37 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #700 106 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 7 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #859 91 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama Unranked 30 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #875 39 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin Unranked 30 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon Unranked 13 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska Unranked 10 2022 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 5 2024 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 6 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas Unranked 10 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa Unranked 7 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky Unranked 5 2018 Insufficient historical volume

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