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Raegan
GirlIrish, American (modern coinage)· “from an Irish surname; possibly little king”
- Meaning
- from an Irish surname; possibly little king
- Origin
- Irish, American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- RAY-guhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #506
- US babies 2025
- 589
- Best rank
- #219 (2019)
- Peak year
- 2019
Meaning and origin of Raegan
Raegan is an Irish and American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “from an Irish surname; possibly little king”.
Raegan is a modern spelling of Reagan, an Irish surname from Ó Riagáin, descendant of Riagán. The personal name Riagán is often linked with rí, king, and so explained as little king, though the etymology is not certain. As a first name Reagan and its variants are now used mostly for girls in the United States. The -ae- spelling gives Raegan a softer look while keeping the same sound. It is spirited and contemporary, and Rae is a natural nickname. The name can also be spelled Regan, which has a separate Shakespearean association.
Popularity over time
Raegan first appears in US Social Security records in 1963. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 29 different years, starting in 1997. Its best national rank was #219 in 2019, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,406 babies. In 2025, 589 babies were named Raegan, and it ranked #506 nationally. That is 50% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,445 in 1980, #618 in 2000, #359 in 2010, and #506 in 2025. Of the 25,214 US girls named Raegan since records began, 44% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 6,366 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Journey, Kali, Samara, Briella, and Brynlee.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Raegan ranked highest in West Virginia, Connecticut, and Wisconsin.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | #222 | 8 |
| Connecticut | #236 | 15 |
| Wisconsin | #251 | 22 |
| New Hampshire | #264 | 5 |
| Oregon | #317 | 12 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Raegan over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Raegan is usually pronounced RAY-guhn, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with R and ends in “-an”.
Middle names for Raegan
A few middle names that flow with Raegan: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Raegan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raegan mean?
Raegan is an Irish and American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “from an Irish surname; possibly little king”.
What is the origin of the name Raegan?
Raegan has Irish and modern American roots. Raegan is a modern spelling of Reagan, an Irish surname from Ó Riagáin, descendant of Riagán.
Is Raegan a popular name?
Yes. Raegan ranked #506 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Raegan a boy or girl name?
Raegan is mainly a girl's name. About 99% of US babies named Raegan over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Raegan?
Raegan is usually pronounced RAY-guhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings