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Raigan

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Pronounced RAY-gun /ˈreɪ.ɡən/Medium

Meaning: A modern American respelling of Reagan, from the Irish surname O Riagain, generally glossed 'little king' (or 'impulsive'). The Rai- spelling is recent; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern spelling of Reagan: Raigan traces to Irish 'little king' (said 'RAY-gun'). The Rai- form is new, routes uncertain.
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Origin LowIrish, English
MeaningA modern American respelling of Reagan, from the Irish surname O Riagain, generally glossed 'little king' (or 'impulsive'). The Rai- spelling is recent; routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#13104 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 933

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919902024

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

Raigan respells Reagan, from the Irish surname O Riagain, usually glossed 'little king'. Reagan rose fast as an American girls' name, and Raigan is one of its many fresh spellings. The routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'RAY-gun').

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

Did you know? Reagan has been respelled a remarkable number of ways for girls — Raegan, Raegen, Reagen, Raigan — all chasing the same bright two-beat sound.
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Raigan — Respelling of Reagan; Irish O Riagain, 'little king'

Variations

ReaganRaeganRegan

Nicknames

RaeReggieGan

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Reagan— the name Raigan respells
Teagan— a like Irish-rooted rhyme
Keegan— a same-sound Irish surname
Rylan— the same modern feel
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raigan mean?

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

How do you pronounce Raigan?

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

Is Raigan a boy or girl name?

Raigan is used mainly for girls, though Reagan itself is unisex, which we note.

How popular is Raigan?

Raigan is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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