Regina
A female given name from Latin.
Every Regina since 1880 — 184,835 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Regina
Regina is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #395 in 2025 with 786 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 184,835 American babies have been named Regina. Its peak came in 1962, when 5,019 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Regina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Regina 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 | 786 | #395 | — | — |
| 2024 | 911 | #342 | — | — |
| 2023 | 940 | #329 | — | — |
| 2022 | 910 | #349 | — | — |
| 2021 | 738 | #426 | — | — |
| 2020 | 710 | #432 | — | — |
| 2019 | 754 | #418 | — | — |
| 2018 | 762 | #406 | — | — |
| 2017 | 766 | #416 | — | — |
| 2016 | 735 | #439 | — | — |
| 2015 | 608 | #516 | — | — |
| 2014 | 589 | #525 | — | — |
| 2013 | 503 | #574 | — | — |
| 2012 | 509 | #576 | — | — |
| 2011 | 523 | #558 | — | — |
| 2010 | 501 | #586 | — | — |
| 2009 | 405 | #715 | — | — |
| 2008 | 444 | #684 | — | — |
| 2007 | 520 | #580 | — | — |
| 2006 | 489 | #595 | — | — |
| 2005 | 477 | #595 | — | — |
| 2004 | 425 | #645 | — | — |
| 2003 | 429 | #625 | — | — |
| 2002 | 408 | #626 | — | — |
| 2001 | 455 | #569 | — | — |
| 2000 | 499 | #529 | — | — |
| 1995 | 650 | #403 | — | — |
| 1990 | 993 | #280 | 6 | #7,904 |
| 1985 | 1,275 | #204 | 12 | #3,757 |
| 1980 | 2,045 | #143 | 14 | #3,213 |
| 1975 | 2,569 | #111 | 13 | #3,042 |
| 1970 | 4,433 | #86 | 18 | #2,195 |
| 1965 | 4,548 | #82 | 20 | #1,802 |
| 1960 | 4,583 | #105 | 19 | #1,894 |
| 1955 | 3,370 | #127 | 9 | #2,925 |
| 1950 | 2,166 | #143 | — | — |
| 1945 | 984 | #201 | — | — |
| 1940 | 719 | #236 | — | — |
| 1935 | 641 | #247 | — | — |
| 1930 | 799 | #215 | — | — |
| 1925 | 1,077 | #192 | — | — |
| 1920 | 1,116 | #186 | — | — |
| 1915 | 869 | #192 | 5 | #4,285 |
| 1910 | 359 | #189 | — | — |
| 1905 | 223 | #203 | — | — |
| 1900 | 201 | #222 | — | — |
| 1895 | 138 | #233 | — | — |
| 1890 | 114 | #229 | — | — |
| 1885 | 71 | #238 | — | — |
| 1880 | 36 | #258 | — | — |
Famous people named Regina
- Regina Duarte Actor · b. 1947
- Regina Jonas Politician · 1902–1944
- Regina King Actor · b. 1971
- Regina Hall Actor · b. 1970
- Regina Spektor Musician · b. 1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Regina mean?
A female given name from Latin.
How popular is the name Regina in 2025?
Regina ranked #395 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 786 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Regina?
184,835 babies have been named Regina in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Regina most popular?
Regina peaked in 1962, when 5,019 newborns received the name.
Is Regina a boy or girl name?
Regina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Regina rising or falling?
Regina is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Regina?
Well-known people named Regina include Regina Duarte (actor), Regina Jonas (politician), Regina King (actor).