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Raegen

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Pronounced RAY-gun /ˈreɪ.ɡən/Medium

Meaning: A modern respelling of Reagan, from the Irish surname O Riagain, tied to a root meaning 'little king' or 'impulsive'. The Rae- spelling is recent and American; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern spin on Reagan: Raegen traces to Irish 'little king' (said 'RAY-gun'). The Rae- spelling is new, routes uncertain.
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Origin LowIrish, English
MeaningA modern respelling of Reagan, from the Irish surname O Riagain, tied to a root meaning 'little king' or 'impulsive'. The Rae- spelling is recent and American; routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#13096 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 905

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619772024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Raegen respells Reagan, from Irish O Riagain, linked to a word for 'little king' (or 'impulsive'). Reagan surged as a girls' name in America; Raegen is one of its many fresh spellings, with routes uncertain, which we note (said 'RAY-gun').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., well behind Reagan. Rare, modern, and Irish-rooted.

Did you know? Reagan comes from an Irish surname often glossed 'little king' — and Shakespeare gave the name (as Regan) to a king's daughter in King Lear, long before it turned modern.
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Raegen — Respelling of Reagan; Irish O Riagain, 'little king'

Variations

ReaganRaeganRegan

Nicknames

RaeGenReggie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raegen mean?

Raegen respells Reagan, from the Irish surname O Riagain, often glossed 'little king'. The spelling is modern, routes uncertain.

How do you pronounce Raegen?

It's said RAY-gun /ˈreɪ.ɡən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Raegen a boy or girl name?

Raegen is used mainly for girls in the U.S., though Reagan is unisex, which we note.

How popular is Raegen?

Raegen is a very rare name for girls in the U.S., far behind Reagan.

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