Regina Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Regina is a name of Latin origin meaning 'queen'. Its language evolution can be traced from Latin to various Romance languages. The name has been associated with royalty and nobility, particularly within Christian traditions. It does not have a biblical background. Regina's popularity surged during the Middle Ages, and it is still regarded as a sophisticated and powerful name today.
The name Regina is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Regina has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Regina' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5436th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4679th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2747th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2416th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6706th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 199th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 233rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 133rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 110th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 255th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 603rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 430th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Regina' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Regina"
Pronunciation
/rəˈdʒiː.nə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Regina is derived from the Latin word 'regina', meaning 'queen'. It has been used in various cultures to denote royalty and is often associated with nobility.
Meaning
queen
Language Evolution
Regina (Latin), Regine (Old French), Reyna (Spanish), Raina (Slavic languages)
Historical Usage
The name Regina gained popularity during the Middle Ages, especially in Christian contexts, as it was used to honor the Virgin Mary, referred to as 'Regina Caeli' (Queen of Heaven).
Variants & Derivatives
Regine, Reina, Rina, Reggie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Regina is viewed as a classic and elegant name, often associated with strength and leadership. It remains popular in various cultures.
Famous People
Regina Spektor (musician), Regina King (actress), Regina Hall (actress)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Regina"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Regina"
"Regina" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 5436th of 7545 | 23 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4679th of 6773 | 32 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2747th of 7552 | 169 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2416th of 10718 | 254 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6706th of 16616 | 85 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 199th of 9107 | 18,261 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 233rd of 9204 | 14,322 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 133rd of 12526 | 62,135 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 110th of 19264 | 52,131 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 255th of 27321 | 17,902 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 603rd of 35406 | 7,629 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 430th of 30306 | 8,921 |
Regional Popularity of "Regina" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
64.77% 1574th/2430 |
- | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
63.82% 2223rd/3483 |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
- |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Regina" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
12.36% 175th/1416 |
8.19% 113th/1379 |
15.38% 364th/2366 |
30.39% 347th/1142 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
15.20% 235th/1546 |
8.10% 126th/1556 |
13.81% 325th/2353 |
22.82% 353rd/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
6.38% 142nd/2227 |
4.73% 115th/2430 |
3.47% 99th/2853 |
6.63% 184th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
4.46% 131st/2937 |
3.45% 120th/3483 |
1.99% 70th/3518 |
3.04% 123rd/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
7.30% 269th/3685 |
5.27% 236th/4475 |
4.10% 213th/5194 |
4.65% 294th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
13.73% 629th/4582 |
11.41% 589th/5164 |
7.96% 582nd/7313 |
8.43% 629th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
15.39% 613th/3984 |
18.50% 830th/4487 |
5.53% 377th/6822 |
5.02% 315th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Regina"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Regina" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.