Little king or descendant of Riagán
Ragan is an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Riagáin, which stems from the personal name Riagán. While historically a surname, it has been adopted as a given name, often associated with the meaning 'little king' or 'impulsive'. It shares roots with the more common Reagan but remains a rare choice for girls.
Less common today
Ragan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,950 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Reality television personality and professor
Contemporary jazz flutist and vocalist
