How Many People Are Named Reggie?

Complete statistics for the name Reggie in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Reggie
Very Rare
12,730
Estimated People
1 in 25,923
1 in X Americans
1979
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
12,191 (96%)
♀ Female
539 (4%)
96%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 52

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 242
Arkansas 132
Arizona 42
California 1,065
Colorado 5
DC 18
Florida 471
Georgia 504
Hawaii 6
Iowa 53
Idaho 17
Illinois 427
Indiana 80
Kansas 11
Kentucky 43
Louisiana 510
Massachusetts 6
Maryland 17
Michigan 236
Minnesota 33
Missouri 135
Mississippi 383
North Carolina 584
New Jersey 91
New York 581
Ohio 265
Oklahoma 53
Oregon 5
Pennsylvania 59
South Carolina 380
Tennessee 122
Texas 760
Utah 99
Virginia 106
Washington 10
Wisconsin 61
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 66.7%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Reggie

How Many People Have the Name Reggie in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 12,730 people in the United States currently share the name Reggie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 25,923 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Reggie a Common or Rare Name?

Reggie is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Reggie Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Reggie are covered in full on the Reggie name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Reggie Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Reggie in SSA data, approximately 96% are male and 4% are female. Reggie is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Reggie Most Popular?

The name Reggie reached peak popularity in 1979, with 318 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Reggie Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Reggie across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Reggie?

Approximately 12,730 people in the United States share the name Reggie, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Reggie a rare name?

Reggie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 25,923 Americans has this name.

What does the name Reggie mean?

The meaning and origin of Reggie is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Reggie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 96% of people named Reggie are male and 4% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Reggie most popular?

The name Reggie reached its peak in 1979, with 318 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People12,730
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 25,923
GenderMale
Avg Age52
Peak Year1979
Male %96%
Female %4%

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