Regina Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Regina is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Regina?
Regina is spelled R-E-G-I-N-A. The name has 6 letters.
Regina at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Regina means “queen” in Latin.
- Origin
- Regina is a Latin name meaning “queen” and has been used as a given name since classical times.
- Pronunciation
- reh-JEE-nah · 3 syllables
Regina Popularity in 2025
Rank#395
Recorded Births786
- Girls usage fell 53 places to #395 and recorded 125 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Regina Mean?
Regina means “queen” in Latin.
Origin: Regina is a Latin name meaning “queen” and has been used as a given name since classical times.
How Do You Pronounce Regina?
Pronunciationreh-JEE-nah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Regina?
- History
- The name Regina has been historically used in Christian contexts as a title for the Virgin Mary, known as Regina Caeli, which means “Queen of Heaven.”
Regina Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 786 | #395 |
| 2024 | Girls | 911 | #342 |
| 2023 | Girls | 940 | #329 |
| 2022 | Girls | 910 | #349 |
| 2021 | Girls | 738 | #426 |
| 2020 | Girls | 710 | #432 |
| 2019 | Girls | 754 | #418 |
| 2018 | Girls | 762 | #405 |
| 2017 | Girls | 766 | #416 |
| 2016 | Girls | 735 | #439 |
| 2015 | Girls | 608 | #515 |
| 2014 | Girls | 589 | #524 |
| 2013 | Girls | 503 | #574 |
| 2012 | Girls | 509 | #575 |
| 2011 | Girls | 523 | #558 |
| 2010 | Girls | 501 | #585 |
| 2009 | Girls | 405 | #711 |
| 2008 | Girls | 444 | #684 |
| 2007 | Girls | 520 | #578 |
| 2006 | Girls | 489 | #595 |
| 2005 | Girls | 477 | #594 |
| 2004 | Girls | 425 | #644 |
| 2003 | Girls | 429 | #625 |
| 2002 | Girls | 408 | #625 |
When Was Regina Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1962 · Girls
5,002 recorded births
National rank #91
1964 · Girls
5,001 recorded births
National rank #83
1961 · Girls
4,764 recorded births
National rank #98
1963 · Girls
4,710 recorded births
National rank #92
Where Regina Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #123 | 255 |
| AZ | #144 | 43 |
| NM | #217 | 7 |
| NV | #264 | 10 |
| CA | #269 | 122 |
| CO | #288 | 21 |
| IL | #363 | 28 |
| IA | #390 | 8 |