Reggie
A diminutive of the male given name Reginald.
Every Reggie since 1906 — 12,827 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Reggie
Reggie is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,860 in 2025 with 85 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1906, 12,827 American babies have been named Reggie. Its peak came in 1979, when 318 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Reggie stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Reggie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,750 | 85 | #1,860 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,875 | 79 | #1,982 |
| 2023 | 20 | #6,114 | 80 | #1,949 |
| 2022 | 8 | #12,008 | 87 | #1,849 |
| 2021 | 10 | #10,154 | 94 | #1,738 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,170 | 79 | #1,888 |
| 2019 | 8 | #12,208 | 72 | #2,036 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,404 | 62 | #2,227 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,548 | 50 | #2,559 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,641 | 61 | #2,222 |
| 2015 | 11 | #10,014 | 64 | #2,161 |
| 2014 | — | — | 52 | #2,456 |
| 2013 | — | — | 62 | #2,159 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,436 | 66 | #2,087 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,518 | 72 | #1,943 |
| 2010 | 5 | #19,223 | 90 | #1,709 |
| 2009 | — | — | 78 | #1,872 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19,814 | 94 | #1,650 |
| 2007 | — | — | 82 | #1,793 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,670 | 79 | #1,765 |
| 2005 | — | — | 85 | #1,613 |
| 2004 | — | — | 82 | #1,602 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,503 | 92 | #1,436 |
| 2002 | — | — | 92 | #1,421 |
| 2001 | — | — | 81 | #1,512 |
| 2000 | — | — | 85 | #1,461 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,594 | 116 | #1,038 |
| 1990 | — | — | 121 | #946 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,995 | 131 | #776 |
| 1980 | — | — | 242 | #549 |
| 1975 | — | — | 224 | #536 |
| 1970 | — | — | 201 | #571 |
| 1965 | — | — | 160 | #604 |
| 1960 | 8 | #5,083 | 269 | #484 |
| 1955 | 19 | #2,619 | 162 | #579 |
| 1950 | 15 | #2,751 | 137 | #581 |
| 1945 | 10 | #3,083 | 96 | #620 |
| 1940 | — | — | 85 | #658 |
| 1935 | — | — | 23 | #1,448 |
| 1930 | — | — | 26 | #1,458 |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,620 | 28 | #1,416 |
| 1920 | — | — | 14 | #2,317 |
| 1915 | — | — | 12 | #2,275 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Reggie
- Reggie Miller Basketball player · b. 1965
- Reggie Walker Athlete · 1889–1951
- Reggie Jackson Baseball player · b. 1946
- Reggie Lee Actor · b. 1975
- Reggie Fils-Aimé Businessperson · b. 1961
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Reggie mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Reginald.
How popular is the name Reggie in 2025?
Reggie ranked #1,860 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 85 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Reggie?
12,827 babies have been named Reggie in the United States since 1906, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Reggie most popular?
Reggie peaked in 1979, when 318 newborns received the name.
Is Reggie a boy or girl name?
Reggie is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Reggie rising or falling?
Reggie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Reggie?
Well-known people named Reggie include Reggie Miller (basketball player), Reggie Walker (athlete), Reggie Jackson (baseball player).