Girl
Regina
queen
About Regina
Regal and commanding, this name literally speaks to royalty and leadership qualities. It carries an inherent dignity that influences how others perceive its bearer. The name has maintained relevance across generations, proving its staying power and universal appeal.
Its strong, clear pronunciation leaves no room for confusion, making it practical while remaining distinguished. The name works internationally, recognized and respected across cultures and languages.
Nickname options like Gina or Reggie provide casual alternatives while keeping the powerful full version for professional settings.
Parents choosing this name often hope to instill confidence, ambition, and self-respect in their daughter. The name suggests someone destined for achievement and respect.
It combines strength with femininity, proving that grace and power coexist beautifully in a single name.
Popularity of the Name Regina
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #258 | |||
| 1881 | #249 | |||
| 1882 | #268 | |||
| 1883 | #290 | |||
| 1884 | #233 | |||
| 1885 | #238 | |||
| 1886 | #251 | |||
| 1887 | #260 | |||
| 1888 | #243 | |||
| 1889 | #236 | |||
| 1890 | #229 | |||
| 1891 | #235 | |||
| 1892 | #229 | |||
| 1893 | #249 | |||
| 1894 | #233 | |||
| 1895 | #233 | |||
| 1896 | #229 | |||
| 1897 | #208 | |||
| 1898 | #228 | |||
| 1899 | #243 | |||
| 1900 | #222 | |||
| 1901 | #188 | |||
| 1902 | #213 | |||
| 1903 | #198 | |||
| 1904 | #217 | |||
| 1905 | #203 | |||
| 1906 | #203 | |||
| 1907 | #210 | |||
| 1908 | #211 | |||
| 1909 | #216 | |||
| 1910 | #189 | |||
| 1911 | #206 | |||
| 1912 | #201 | |||
| 1913 | #208 | |||
| 1914 | #191 | |||
| 1915 | #192 | |||
| 1916 | #194 | |||
| 1917 | #186 | |||
| 1918 | #181 | |||
| 1919 | #185 | |||
| 1920 | #186 | |||
| 1921 | #188 | |||
| 1922 | #187 | |||
| 1923 | #186 | |||
| 1924 | #184 | |||
| 1925 | #192 | |||
| 1926 | #197 | |||
| 1927 | #205 | |||
| 1928 | #204 | |||
| 1929 | #208 | |||
| 1930 | #215 | |||
| 1931 | #216 | |||
| 1932 | #226 | |||
| 1933 | #238 | |||
| 1934 | #239 | |||
| 1935 | #247 | |||
| 1936 | #233 | |||
| 1937 | #231 | |||
| 1938 | #240 | |||
| 1939 | #235 | |||
| 1940 | #236 | |||
| 1941 | #238 | |||
| 1942 | #209 | |||
| 1943 | #195 | |||
| 1944 | #209 | |||
| 1945 | #201 | |||
| 1946 | #197 | |||
| 1947 | #186 | |||
| 1948 | #132 | |||
| 1949 | #139 | |||
| 1950 | #143 | |||
| 1951 | #137 | |||
| 1952 | #139 | |||
| 1953 | #132 | |||
| 1954 | #137 | |||
| 1955 | #127 | |||
| 1956 | #125 | |||
| 1957 | #123 | |||
| 1958 | #120 | |||
| 1959 | #117 | |||
| 1960 | #105 | #335 | ||
| 1961 | #98 | |||
| 1962 | #91 | #292 | ||
| 1963 | #92 | |||
| 1964 | #83 | #310 | #103 | |
| 1965 | #82 | #308 | #83 | |
| 1966 | #82 | #305 | #111 | |
| 1967 | #80 | #113 | ||
| 1968 | #81 | #99 | ||
| 1969 | #86 | #92 | ||
| 1970 | #86 | #108 | ||
| 1971 | #90 | #104 | ||
| 1972 | #104 | #109 | ||
| 1973 | #110 | #346 | #104 | |
| 1974 | #113 | #95 | ||
| 1975 | #111 | #131 | ||
| 1976 | #116 | #108 | ||
| 1977 | #124 | #140 | ||
| 1978 | #129 | #118 | ||
| 1979 | #134 | #133 | ||
| 1980 | #143 | #115 | ||
| 1981 | #151 | #140 | ||
| 1982 | #172 | #145 | ||
| 1983 | #168 | #171 | ||
| 1984 | #183 | #147 | ||
| 1985 | #204 | #176 | ||
| 1986 | #205 | #149 | ||
| 1987 | #224 | #159 | ||
| 1988 | #247 | #152 | ||
| 1989 | #272 | #202 | ||
| 1990 | #280 | #424 | #211 | |
| 1991 | #310 | #259 | ||
| 1992 | #330 | #259 | ||
| 1993 | #344 | #271 | #886 | |
| 1994 | #381 | #278 | ||
| 1995 | #403 | #308 | ||
| 1996 | #412 | #269 | #930 | |
| 1997 | #443 | #319 | ||
| 1998 | #503 | #371 | ||
| 1999 | #549 | #381 | ||
| 2000 | #529 | #454 | ||
| 2001 | #569 | #487 | ||
| 2002 | #626 | |||
| 2003 | #625 | #797 | ||
| 2004 | #645 | #563 | ||
| 2005 | #595 | |||
| 2006 | #595 | |||
| 2007 | #580 | #812 | ||
| 2008 | #684 | |||
| 2009 | #715 | |||
| 2010 | #586 | |||
| 2011 | #558 | |||
| 2012 | #576 | #862 | ||
| 2013 | #574 | |||
| 2014 | #525 | |||
| 2015 | #516 | |||
| 2016 | #439 | |||
| 2017 | #416 | |||
| 2018 | #406 | |||
| 2019 | #418 | |||
| 2020 | #432 | |||
| 2021 | #426 | |||
| 2022 | #349 | |||
| 2023 | #329 | |||
| 2024 | #342 | |||
| 2025 | #395 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Regina
Names Similar to Regina
Nicknames for Regina
- Reg
- Reggie
- Gina
- Regi
Famous People Named Regina
| Regina King | Acclaimed American actress and director |
| Regina Spektor | Russian-American singer-songwriter |
| Regina Hall | Prominent American actress |
| Regina Carter | Renowned American jazz violinist |
| Regina Benjamin | Former U.S. Surgeon General |
| Regina Belle | Grammy Award-winning American singer |
| Regina Doherty | Irish politician and former government minister |
| Regina M. Anderson | African-American playwright and activist |
| Regina Taylor | Accomplished American actress and playwright |
| Regina Casé | Brazilian actress and television host |
| Regina José Galindo | Guatemalan performance artist and poet |
| Regina Resnik | Celebrated American mezzo-soprano opera singer |
| Regina Calcaterra | American author and advocate |
| Regina Ip | Hong Kong politician and legislator |
| Regina van Dinther | Swedish ballet dancer |
| Regina Jonas | German physician and Holocaust survivor |
| Regina Pats | Canadian ice hockey team |
Characters Named Regina
| Regina George | Character from the movie "Mean Girls" |
| Regina Mills | Character from the TV series "Once Upon a Time" |
| Regina Giddens | Character from the play "The Little Foxes" |
| Regina Vasquez | Character from the TV series "Switched at Birth" |
| Regina Lambert | Character from the movie "Charade" |
| Regina Morrow | Character from the video game "Diablo II" |
| Regina Berry | Character from the TV series "Veronica Mars" |
| Regina Kostas | Character from the TV series "Sister, Sister" |
| Regina Phalange | Character from the TV series "How I Met Your Mother" |
| Regina Tomlinson | Character from the TV series "Psych" |
| Regina Sinclair | Character from the film "The Cat's Meow" |
| Regina Belmont | Character from the video game "Bloodstained - Ritual of the Night" |
| Regina Burns | Character from the novel "The Summer I Turned Pretty" |
| Regina Bannister | Character from the TV series "Drop Dead Diva" |
| Regina | Character from the video game "Dino Crisis" |
| Regina Gage | Character from the TV series "Criminal Minds" |