Reagan: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced RAY-guhn · 2 syllables
Reagan means “impulsive, furious”, from Irish and Scottish.
Anglicized from Irish Gaelic O Riagain (“descendant of Riagan”), a personal name possibly derived from riodhgach (“impulsive, furious”), an alternative form of riogach.
- Meaning
- impulsive, furious
- Origin
- Irish, Scottish
- Pronunciation
- RAY-guhn
- US rank (2025)
- #248
- US babies a year
- about 1,830 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
How popular is Reagan?
Reagan was the #248 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,342 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 43% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #248 |
| England & Wales | #797 |
| Scotland | #765 |
| Northern Ireland | #392 |
| Ireland | #780 |
How old are people named Reagan?
Half of US adults named Reagan are older than 23; most are between 18 and 48. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Reagan
What does the name Reagan mean?
Reagan means “impulsive, furious”. It comes from Irish and Scottish.
How do you pronounce Reagan?
Reagan is pronounced RAY-guhn.
How popular is the name Reagan?
Reagan was the #248 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,342 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 43% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Reagan?
Half of US adults named Reagan are older than 23. Most are between 18 and 48.