Regina Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Regina means 'queen' in Latin.
Meaning of the Name Regina
Regina is a feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning 'queen'. It is the feminine form of the Latin word 'rex', meaning 'king'. The name is associated with royalty, power, and leadership. Regina has been a popular name throughout history and has been used by various cultures. It can be traced back to ancient Rome and has been used by European monarchs. In modern times, Regina is a popular name in many countries around the world.
Popularity of the Name Regina
The popularity for the name Regina peaked in popularity in the year 1962 with 5,003 births, which ranked number 172 out of 10,991 unique names for that year. Regina had the most female births in 1962 with 5,003, which ranked number 91 out of 7,588 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1967 with 26, which ranked number 1,507 out of 4,552 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Regina has increased sharply over the last ten years from 509 births to 909 births, an increase of 78.59%. Among females, Regina has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 509 births to 909 births, an increase of 78.59%.
Nationwide Popularity of Regina
- 20 Year Trend of Regina: 122.79%
- 10 Year Trend of Regina: 78.59%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Regina: 78.59%
Popularity of Regina by State
Among females, Regina was most popular in Southwestern states with 374 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 297 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Regina. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 58 | 98 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 193 | 168 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 205 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 728 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 673 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 238 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 310 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 46 | 218 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 676 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 513 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 809 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 589 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 910 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 768 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 955 |
| NM | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 199 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 414 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 783 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1123 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 313 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 300 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 599 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 695 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 297 | 93 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 525 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 687 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 449 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 430 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Regina
- Total Births of Regina: 963 (5.97%)
- Female Births of Regina: 963 (5.97%)
Given the upward trend of Regina over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 5.97% increase in total births, for a total of 963 births in 2024. For Females, births for Regina have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 963 female births in 2024, an increase of 5.97%.