Reign

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Pronounced RAYN /ɹeɪn/High

Meaning: Royal rule or sovereignty; from Old French reigne and Latin regnum meaning rule, kingdom, or the act of ruling as a king or queenHigh

In 30 seconds: Reign is a bold one-syllable word name meaning royal rule and sovereignty, chosen by celebrity parents for its powerful regality, most notably by Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick for their son born in 2014.

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Origin HighOld French, Latin

MeaningRoyal rule or sovereignty; from Old French reigne and Latin regnum meaning rule, kingdom, or the act of ruling as a king or queen

U.S. rank (2025)#772 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births333 boys (0.02% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,995

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Reign derives from the Old French reigne and Latin regnum, from the verb regnare meaning to rule. The same root produces regal, regent, and royal in English. As a homophone of rain, the name also carries natural imagery, giving it a layered quality.

Reign as a given name is a modern American invention, part of the royalty-themed naming trend that also produced King, Royal, and Prince as given names. Celebrity usage accelerated its visibility, and it is now used for both boys and girls in the United States.

Did you know? Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick named their son Reign Aston Disick in December 2014, and the name jumped 800 positions on U.S. baby name charts the following year, demonstrating the extraordinary naming influence of the Kardashian family.

Overall data confidence 94%

Behind the Name — Reign — Old French and Latin etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

RaineRayneRain

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Reign Disick (2014–present)
Son of Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick, whose 2014 birth boosted the name dramatically on U.S. baby name charts.

If you like Reign…

King— same bold royalty-and-power word-name tradition

Royal— shares the direct royal-title word-name concept

Prince— fellow aspirational title used as a given name

Zion— same one-syllable powerful word-name with spiritual-regal weight

Frequently Asked

What does the name Reign mean?

Reign means royal rule or sovereignty, from Old French reigne and Latin regnum, meaning the act of ruling as a king or queen.

How do you pronounce Reign?

It is said RAYN, one syllable, a homophone of both rain and rein.

Is Reign a boy or girl name?

Reign is used for both boys and girls in the United States, part of the royalty word-name trend.

Why did the name Reign become popular?

Reign rose dramatically after Kourtney Kardashian named her son Reign in 2014, reflecting celebrity influence on baby naming.