Reagan
Peaked at #97 nationally in 2012, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1913, Reagan has been recorded 89% of the time for girls and 11% of the time for boys.
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Reagan — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#97
in 2012
Current rank
#244
in 2024
Years tracked
63
1956–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1956, Reagan reached its peak popularity for girls in 2012, ranking #97 nationally with 3,088 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #106 (2014) to #244 (2024) — a 57% drop.
As of 2024, Reagan ranks #244 nationally for girls, with 1,292 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #244 | 1,292 |
| 2023 | #168 | 1,727 |
| 2022 | #147 | 1,988 |
| 2021 | #126 | 2,242 |
| 2020 | #114 | 2,371 |
| 2019 | #102 | 2,753 |
| 2018 | #107 | 2,819 |
| 2017 | #98 | 3,005 |
Reagan — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#596
in 2004
Current rank
#1571
in 2024
Years tracked
103
1913–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1913, Reagan reached its peak popularity for boys in 2004, ranking #596 nationally with 366 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1001 (2014) to #1571 (2024) — a 36% drop.
As of 2024, Reagan ranks #1571 nationally for boys, with 110 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,571 | 110 |
| 2023 | #1,532 | 115 |
| 2022 | #1,306 | 145 |
| 2021 | #1,186 | 166 |
| 2020 | #1,198 | 160 |
| 2019 | #1,049 | 196 |
| 2018 | #1,021 | 202 |
| 2017 | #973 | 213 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Reagan most popular?
Reagan was most popular in 2012, when it ranked #97 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Reagan becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Reagan?
At least 72,228 babies have been recorded with the name Reagan in the US since 1913, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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