Regina

RegalClassicStrongSophisticatedDignified

Regina is a Latin name meaning 'queen,' embodying regal elegance and authority. It has been used across European cultures for centuries and carries a sophisticated, timeless quality.

Current Popularity

#395 for girls

in the United States (2025)

Projected 2026: #415, likely #338 to #492

↗Rising fast

Popularity over time

188019502020
Recent years · births per year

Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 744. How this is calculated

Yearly values
  • 2011: 523
  • 2012: 509
  • 2013: 503
  • 2014: 589
  • 2015: 608
  • 2016: 735
  • 2017: 766
  • 2018: 762
  • 2019: 754
  • 2020: 710
  • 2021: 738
  • 2022: 910
  • 2023: 940
  • 2024: 911
  • 2025: 786
  • 2026 (projected): 744

Good to Know

Common nicknames: Gina, Reggie, Regi, Rina, Gigi
  • •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
  • •The name has strong royal connotations that may appeal to parents seeking a dignified name
  • •Pronunciation is straightforward (reh-JEE-nah or reh-JY-nah)
  • •Works well in both professional and casual settings

Famous People

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Regina King

Academy Award-winning actress and director

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Regina Spektor

Singer-songwriter and pianist

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Regina Hall

Actress and comedian

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Regina Jonas

First woman ordained as a rabbi

Statistics

184,272

Total births since 1880

1962

Peak year

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