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Reagan Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Reagan

"A surname from Irish; variant forms Regan, Riggen. Ronald Reagan, president of the United States from 1981 to 1989."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 2012 👥 72,228 in US
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Meaning
A surname from Irish; variant forms Regan, Riggen. Ronald Reagan, president of the United States from 1981 to 1989.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
72,228
Life Path
Number 1

📖 What Does Reagan Mean?

Reagan is a unisex given name, a transferred use of the Irish surnames Regan and Reagan, which are Anglicized forms of Ó Riagáin, meaning ‘’descendant of Riagáin’’, a name of uncertain meaning.

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Reagan is a unisex given name, a transferred use of the Irish surnames Regan and Reagan, which are Anglicized forms of Ó Riagáin, meaning ‘’descendant of Riagáin’’, a name of uncertain meaning.…

Root Element
Reagan
Core Meaning
"A surname from Irish; variant forms Regan, Riggen. Ronald Reagan, president of the United States from 1981 to 1989."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Reagan

R 9
E 5
A 1
G 7
A 1
N 5
SUM 1
1
Life Path
Independence & Leadership
7
Soul Urge
Wisdom & Introspection
3
Personality
Creativity & Expression

Life Path 1 — Independence & Leadership: Natural-born leaders, ambitious, and self-reliant.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male11%
♀ Female89%

Based on 72,228 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 72,228
Peak year 2012 (3,322)
First recorded 1913
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Female
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Reagan" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A surname from Irish; variant forms Regan, Riggen. Ronald Reagan, president of the United States from 1981 to 1989.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~72,228 people named Reagan in the US. Peaked in 2012 with 3,322 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Reagan?

The Life Path number for Reagan is 1, associated with Independence & Leadership. Soul Urge: 7. Personality: 3.

Is Reagan a boy or girl name?

Reagan is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 11% male and 89% female.

How many people are named Reagan in the US?

Approximately 72,228 people in the United States are named Reagan. The name peaked in 2012 with 3,322 recorded uses.

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