The nameReggie
Reggie is a boy's name of Germanic origin, a pet form of Reginald meaning "counsel, power". It is in the top 40 in England and Wales.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
Reggie is a diminutive of Reginald, from the Germanic ragin, "counsel", and wald, "rule, power".
Origin
English. Reggie became a name in its own right in Britain in the 2010s.
History
Reggie rose fast in Britain, reaching the top 40 in England and Wales. Reggie Jackson, the baseball player, is a famous American bearer.
Did you know?
- Reggie Jackson, nicknamed Mr. October, hit three home runs in a single World Series game in 1977.
Famous people named Reggie
- Reggie Jackson, baseball player
- Reggie Miller, basketball player
- Reggie Yates, presenter
Popularity of the name Reggie
Reggie in the United States
Reggie was most popular in the United States in the 1970s, with 2,317 births over the decade, 18% of all recorded babies named Reggie. Its rise began around 1925, and it peaked in 1979. Half of all babies named Reggie in the United States were born before 1973, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 96 births a year on average, against 71 in the five years before.
Reggie in the United Kingdom
Reggie was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 7,896 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Reggie. Its rise began around 2008, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Reggie in the United Kingdom were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 1,271 births a year.
Sibling names for Reggie
Names from the same generation as Reggie, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Reggie mean?
Reggie is a diminutive of Reginald, from the Germanic ragin, "counsel", and wald, "rule, power".
What is the origin of the name Reggie?
English. Reggie became a name in its own right in Britain in the 2010s.
Is Reggie a girl's or a boy's name?
Reggie is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Reggie?
In 2024, Reggie was the 1968th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 79 births.
What are good sibling names for Reggie?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Nelly, Mildred, Anny and Nour for a sister, Chester, Freddie, Harry and Stanley for a brother.
Who are famous people named Reggie?
Reggie Jackson, baseball player; Reggie Miller, basketball player; Reggie Yates, presenter.