Reagan
Boy name · #1680 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Reagan? In official American birth records, Reagan has been tracked continuously since 1913, giving it 112 years of documented American history.
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. Source: Official national birth records.
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?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Reagan is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". 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
State-level data for Reagan is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
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
How old is the name Reagan?
In official American birth records, the name Reagan first appeared in 1913 (over 112 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 112 years.
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. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.