Reagan
Boy name · #1680 in 2025 · Uniqueness 81/100
In 2025, 98 baby boys were named Reagan, placing it at #1680 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #993, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 18,367 boys born in 2025 was named Reagan.
Babies named Reagan per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 112-year story
Reagan first appears in the Social Security records in 1913, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2004, when 366 boys were named Reagan — good for #596 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Reagan against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Reagan in class?
Reagan scores 81 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Reagan will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Reagan is most common
Geography matters for names, and Reagan is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Reagans were TX (21), FL (7), CA (6), WA (6), AL (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Reagan
Statistically, parents drawn to Reagan tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Keagan, Teagan, Keegan, Tegan, and Hagan.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Reagan | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 98 | #1677 |
| 2024 | 110 | #1573 |
| 2023 | 115 | #1530 |
| 2022 | 145 | #1306 |
| 2021 | 166 | #1182 |
| 2020 | 160 | #1196 |
| 2019 | 196 | #1047 |
| 2018 | 202 | #1018 |
| 2017 | 213 | #972 |
| 2016 | 204 | #999 |
| 2015 | 207 | #993 |
| 2014 | 206 | #999 |
| 2013 | 209 | #955 |
| 2012 | 234 | #893 |
| 2011 | 232 | #889 |
| 2010 | 203 | #971 |
| 2009 | 211 | #953 |
| 2008 | 204 | #977 |
| 2007 | 247 | #853 |
| 2006 | 260 | #792 |
| 2005 | 299 | #691 |
| 2004 | 366 | #596 |
| 2003 | 200 | #861 |
| 2002 | 223 | #774 |
| 2001 | 235 | #742 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Reagan a popular boy name?
Reagan ranked #1680 among boys in 2025 with 98 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #993.
When was the name Reagan most popular?
Reagan peaked in 2004, when 366 American boys received the name (ranked #596 that year). Since 2004 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Reagan?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 18,367 newborn American boys was named Reagan. It scores 81/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.