How Many People Are Named Regis?

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

Regis
Very Rare
Latin

Regis means 'king' and has a regal vibe; only 2,709 people named Regis live in the US today, making up just 1 in 121,818 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1917 with 107 births.

~3,171
Living in US
1 in 104,525
Americans
1917
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
King
🌐
Origin
Latin
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Regal Dignified Strong
4
Life Path Number

Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

6,195
Worldwide Bearers
#11,595
Global Rank
🇧🇪 Belgium
616
🇨🇲 Cameroon
597
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
350
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
293
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
291
🇵🇾 Paraguay
289
🇬🇭 Ghana
281
🇹🇩 Chad
247
🇵🇭 Philippines
206
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
198

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,554 (94%)
♀ Female
155 (6%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 75
356
Would be under 30 (6%)
1,154
Would be 30–60 (21%)
4,018
Would be over 60 (73%)

All 5,528 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: 1917

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
98
Modern Appeal
2
International
5

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

📜 Regis Through the Generations

Regis, a name steeped in royalty and leadership, has seen its heyday pass but remains a cherished choice among older generations. With most of the 2,709 living bearers over 60, the name carries a sense of tradition and history. Its slow decline reflects changing tastes in naming, yet it continues to be recognized for its classic charm and significance.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Pennsylvania 3,059
Ohio 97
New York 56
California 30
Florida 17
Louisiana 17
Illinois 15
Texas 10
Alabama 6
South Carolina 5

⭐ Famous People Named Regis

Regis or Régis is a given name. Notable persons with that given name include:Régis, full name Reginaldo Paes Leme Ferreira, Brazilian footballer Régis Amarante Lima de Quadros, Brazilian association football player Regis J. Armstrong, American Roman Catholic priest and professor Régis Avila, Brazilian fencer Régis Barailla (1933–2016), French politician Régis Blachère, French orientalist Régis Bonissent, French fencer Régis Boyer (1932–2017), French scholar Regis Louise Boyle (1912–2007), American educator Regis Brodie, American Professor of Art and potter Régis Brouard, French association foo…

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✨ Similar Names to Regis

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Regis's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Regis

How Many People Have the Name Regis?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,171 people in the United States currently share the name Regis. That works out to roughly 1 in every 104,525 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Regis a Common or Rare Name?

Regis 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 Regis Mean?

Regis means "king" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Regis in SSA data, approximately 94% are male and 6% are female.

When Was Regis Most Popular?

The name Regis reached peak popularity in 1917, with 107 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Regis?

Approximately 3,171 people named Regis live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,171. That works out to roughly 1 in 104,525 Americans.

Is Regis a rare name?

Regis is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 104,525 Americans has this name.

What does the name Regis mean?

Regis means "king" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Regis more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 94% of people named Regis are male and 6% are female.

When was Regis most popular?

Regis peaked in 1917 with 107 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 US3,171
All-Time Births3,171
1 in X1 in 104,525
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age75
Peak Year1917
World Rank#11,595
Male %94%
Female %6%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.