Reagan is a distinctive choice, ranked #5892 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Reagan in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#5892
US Rank #244
About the Name Reagan
Reagan has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 4046 places in five years. It was most popular in 1998 at #955 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Reagan is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #244, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Reagan
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Reagan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Reagan in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Reagan has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 4046 places in the last five years. Its peak was #955 in 1998. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Reagan is more popular in the US (#244) than in the UK (#5892). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Reagan appears in the US top 500 at #244 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
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UK babies named Reagan (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 4046 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Reagan
Likely around 1 other Reagan in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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