Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Reagan.
National Rank (2025)
#248
All-Time Peak Rank
#97 (2012)
Total U.S. Births
65,739
Unisex Distribution10.7% Boy / 89.3% GirlBalance: Leans Female
💡 The Reagan Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Reagan
According to SSA data, Reagan achieved its highest historical rank of #97 in 2012. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2016 with 3,097 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 59.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 63 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Reagan scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-59.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,097Births in 2016
Years in Top 100
4yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
63Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:7
1960s:115
1970s:880
1980s:767
1990s:4,264
2000s:19,975
2010s:28,859
2020s:10,872
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesRe-aan
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with R, a letter used by only 4.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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