
The short answer
Reign is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the English word reign, derived from Latin regnum ‘royal power’." It ranked #452 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the English word reign, derived from Latin regnum ‘royal power’. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Reign ranked #452 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #452 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Reign mean?
Behind the Name does not give Reign a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from the English word reign.
Is Reign a popular name?
Reign ranked #452 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Reign a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Reign appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine & masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Reign — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.