Noah Boy
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Reggie
BoyEnglish, Germanic· “pet form of Reginald, counsel power”
- Meaning
- pet form of Reginald, counsel power
- Origin
- English, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- REH-jee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,860
- US babies 2025
- 85
- Best rank
- #458 (1979)
- Peak year
- 1979
Meaning and origin of Reggie
Reggie is an English and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “pet form of Reginald, counsel power”.
Reggie is a pet form of Reginald, a name from the Germanic Raginwald, combining ragin, counsel, and wald, rule or power. The name was brought to England by the Normans and became popular in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Reggie has a friendly, informal feel, and it was made famous by sports figures such as baseball star Reggie Jackson. It is pronounced REH-jee. Today it has a playful, retro charm that suits a modern baby. Reginald, Reg and Rex are related names.
Popularity over time
Reggie first appears in US Social Security records in 1906. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 54 different years, starting in 1936. Its best national rank was #458 in 1979, the same year it reached its highest count of 318 babies. In 2025, 85 babies were named Reggie, and it ranked #1,860 nationally. That is 33% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #2,317 in 1920, #581 in 1950, #549 in 1980, #1,461 in 2000, #1,709 in 2010, and #1,860 in 2025. Of the 12,276 US boys named Reggie since records began, 19% were born in the 1970s, its biggest decade. The 1960s come next, with 2,104 babies. Since 2010, 1,155 more have been named Reggie.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Kristoffer, Jerod, Kristofer, Jed, and Jedediah.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Reggie ranked highest in Utah, Washington, and Pennsylvania.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | #607 | 7 |
| Washington | #976 | 6 |
| Pennsylvania | #1203 | 6 |
| California | #2726 | 5 |
| Texas | #2868 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 91% of US babies named Reggie over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Reggie is usually pronounced REH-jee, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with R and ends in “-ie”.
Middle names for Reggie
A few middle names that flow with Reggie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Reggie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Reggie mean?
Reggie is an English and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “pet form of Reginald, counsel power”.
What is the origin of the name Reggie?
Reggie has English and Germanic roots. Reggie is a pet form of Reginald, a name from the Germanic Raginwald, combining ragin, counsel, and wald, rule or power.
Is Reggie a popular name?
Not especially. Reggie ranked #1,860 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Reggie a boy or girl name?
Reggie is mainly a boy's name. About 91% of US babies named Reggie over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Reggie?
Reggie is usually pronounced REH-jee. 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