Regis
Every Regis since 1897 — 5,536 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Regis
Regis is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,509 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1897, 5,536 American babies have been named Regis — about 94% boys and 6% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1917, when 107 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Regis stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Regis 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 | — | — | 8 | #9,509 |
| 2024 | — | — | 11 | #7,642 |
| 2023 | — | — | 11 | #7,640 |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #10,610 |
| 2021 | — | — | 9 | #8,685 |
| 2020 | — | — | 14 | #6,216 |
| 2019 | — | — | 11 | #7,525 |
| 2018 | — | — | 13 | #6,628 |
| 2017 | — | — | 9 | #8,676 |
| 2016 | — | — | 13 | #6,647 |
| 2015 | — | — | 10 | #7,915 |
| 2014 | — | — | 9 | #8,638 |
| 2013 | — | — | 10 | #7,971 |
| 2012 | — | — | 12 | #6,940 |
| 2011 | — | — | 10 | #7,945 |
| 2010 | — | — | 15 | #5,971 |
| 2009 | — | — | 10 | #8,164 |
| 2008 | — | — | 16 | #5,709 |
| 2007 | — | — | 9 | #8,763 |
| 2006 | — | — | 14 | #6,025 |
| 2005 | — | — | 15 | #5,520 |
| 2004 | — | — | 15 | #5,431 |
| 2003 | — | — | 13 | #5,814 |
| 2002 | — | — | 14 | #5,333 |
| 2001 | — | — | 19 | #4,257 |
| 2000 | — | — | 11 | #6,221 |
| 1995 | — | — | 31 | #2,487 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,667 | 67 | #1,368 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,308 | 47 | #1,446 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,824 | 21 | #2,427 |
| 1975 | — | — | 17 | #2,516 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,976 | 34 | #1,457 |
| 1965 | — | — | 44 | #1,138 |
| 1960 | 6 | #6,232 | 46 | #1,162 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,695 | 72 | #872 |
| 1950 | — | — | 72 | #804 |
| 1945 | — | — | 75 | #705 |
| 1940 | 6 | #4,250 | 73 | #714 |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,774 | 66 | #763 |
| 1930 | 8 | #3,603 | 72 | #754 |
| 1925 | 9 | #3,609 | 59 | #880 |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,891 | 72 | #788 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,830 | 60 | #783 |
| 1910 | — | — | 14 | #853 |
| 1905 | — | — | 5 | #1,384 |
| 1900 | — | — | 5 | #1,464 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Regis
- Regis Philbin Presenter · 1931–2020
- Regis Felisberto Masarim Soccer player · b. 1973
- Regis Pitbull Soccer player · b. 1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Regis in 2025?
Regis ranked #9,509 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Regis?
5,536 babies have been named Regis in the United States since 1897, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Regis most popular?
Regis peaked in 1917, when 107 newborns received the name.
Is Regis a boy or girl name?
Regis is used for both: about 6% of babies named Regis have been girls and 94% boys.
Is the name Regis rising or falling?
Regis is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Regis?
Well-known people named Regis include Regis Philbin (presenter), Regis Felisberto Masarim (soccer player), Regis Pitbull (soccer player).