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reagan

/ RAY-gun /

unisex

Meaning

Little ruler

Origin

Irish

Reagan is derived from the Irish surname O’Riagain, meaning 'descendant of Riagan.' The name Riagan itself comes from 'rí' (king). While used as a given name for decades, it surged in popularity in the United States during and after the presidency of Ronald Reagan. It is now predominantly used for girls, fitting the trend for surnames ending in 'an' or 'en'.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named reagan.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers
ESTJ
16.1%
ISTJ
14.5%
ENTJ
12.8%
ESFJ
11.2%
INTJ
9.4%
ESTP
8.5%
ISFJ
7.6%
ENFJ
6.8%
ISTP
5.4%
ENTP
3.7%
ENFP
2.1%
INTP
1.4%
INFJ
0.3%
ISFP
0.1%
INFP
0%
ESFP
0%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Reagan is perceived as 'ambitious' and 'strong.' It has a decisive, sharp sound. It is often chosen by parents who like names with a political or historical weight, and it remains a steady favorite in the US South and Midwest.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

R

Ronald Reagan

40th President of the United States and former actor (1911–2004)

R

Reagan Gomez-Preston

American actress and voice actress (b. 1980)

R

Reagan Campbell-Gillard

Australian professional rugby league footballer (b. 1993)