Unisex · English word name

Reign

“rule”

Say it RAYNPronunciation may vary by region.

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The story behind the name

Meet Reign.

Reign is an English word name meaning rule or the period of a ruler’s authority. Rain sounds the same but has a different meaning and nature association. The spelling is therefore important to the intended connection.

A little perspective

How popular is Reign?

United States · 2025
Girls · 2025#452682 recorded births
Boys · 2025#772333 recorded births

Recorded US births over time

201420258910
● Girls● Boys
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YearCategoryUS rankBirths
2025Boys772333
2025Girls452682
2024Boys623455
2024Girls434714
2023Boys625450
2023Girls413743
2022Boys643429
2022Girls366868
2021Boys605459
2021Girls349891
2020Boys640419
2020Girls357871
2019Boys767310
2019Girls389792
2018Boys951219
2018Girls529594
2017Boys967215
2017Girls705409
2016Boys1,201158
2016Girls833345
2015Boys1,402123
2015Girls1,113232
2014Boys2,61247
2014Girls1,612134

Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.

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Variations & related forms

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