Regina
Regina first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1962, when 5,002 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 786.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Regina popular?
Rising Regina has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 4,995 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6,250 | |
| 2000s | 4,551 | |
| 1990s | 6,915 | |
| 1980s | 14,578 | |
| 1970s | 28,319 | |
| 1960s | 45,827 | |
| 1950s | 30,797 | |
| 1940s | 12,713 | |
| 1930s | 7,045 | |
| 1920s | 10,676 | |
| 1910s | 7,389 | |
| 1900s | 2,243 | |
| 1890s | 1,353 | |
| 1880s | 621 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Regina mean?
From the Latin 'regina', meaning 'queen' (feminine of 'rex'). Long used as a title of the Virgin Mary (Regina Caeli, 'Queen of Heaven'). A literal, well-established 'queen' name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Regina mean?
Regina means queen. From the Latin 'regina', meaning 'queen' (feminine of 'rex'). Long used as a title of the Virgin Mary (Regina Caeli, 'Queen of Heaven'). A literal, well-established 'queen' name.
What is the origin of the name Regina?
Regina is of latin origin.
How do you pronounce Regina?
Regina is pronounced “ruh-JEE-nuh.”
Is Regina a boy or a girl name?
Regina is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Regina a popular name right now?
Regina has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Regina?
In 2025, Regina ranked #395 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Regina most popular?
Regina was most popular in 1962, when about 5,002 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Regina?
Names similar to Regina include Stella, Clara, Nova, Lucy, Rosalie.
What names go well with Regina?
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