How Many People Are Named Reggie?

Complete statistics for the name Reggie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Reggie
Very Rare
English

Reggie is a rare name with roots in English surnames, making it very unique among boys' names. With only 10,287 people named Reggie living today, it's one of those special names you might hear just once in 32,078 Americans. Interestingly, the name peaked in popularity back in 1979.

~209
Living in US
1 in 1,585,882
Americans
1979
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
English surname used as a first name
🌐
Origin
English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Reliable Friendly
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

10,287
Worldwide Bearers
#16,630
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
299
🇻🇪 Venezuela
195
🇦🇺 Australia
179
🇫🇯 Fiji
144
🇮🇳 India
138
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
96
🇶🇦 Qatar
87
🇰🇪 Kenya
82
🇧🇭 Bahrain
74
🇲🇾 Malaysia
72

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
9,865 (96%)
♀ Female
423 (4%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 52
2,366
Would be under 30 (19%)
5,430
Would be 30–60 (43%)
4,934
Would be over 60 (39%)

All 12,730 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1979

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
54
Modern Appeal
56
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Reggie Through the Generations

Reggie has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, reflecting its status as a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities. Born in 1979, the peak year for Reggie, there were 318 babies given this name, marking a high point in its usage. Today, the name's bearers span a wide range of ages, with 2,366 under 30, 5,430 aged 30-60, and 4,934 over 60, indicating a fairly even distribution across generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,065
Texas 760
North Carolina 584
New York 581
Louisiana 510
Georgia 504
Florida 471
Illinois 427
Mississippi 383
South Carolina 380

✨ Similar Names to Reggie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Reggie's English roots

📄 About the Name Reggie

How Many People Have the Name Reggie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 209 people in the United States currently share the name Reggie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,585,882 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Reggie a Common or Rare Name?

Reggie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Reggie Mean?

Reggie means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Reggie in SSA data, approximately 96% are male and 4% are female.

When Was Reggie Most Popular?

The name Reggie reached peak popularity in 1979, with 318 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Reggie?

Approximately 209 people named Reggie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 209. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,585,882 Americans.

Is Reggie a rare name?

Reggie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,585,882 Americans has this name.

What does the name Reggie mean?

Reggie means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins.

Is Reggie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 96% of people named Reggie are male and 4% are female.

When was Reggie most popular?

Reggie peaked in 1979 with 318 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US209
All-Time Births209
1 in X1 in 1,585,882
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age52
Peak Year1979
World Rank#16,630
Male %96%
Female %4%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.