Little king or ruler
Derived from the Irish surname ร Riagรกin, it stems from the word 'ri' meaning king, combined with a diminutive suffix. While historically a surname, it gained literary fame as the name of one of the daughters in Shakespeare's King Lear. In the United States, it is often associated with a sophisticated, gender-neutral appeal.
Less common today
Regan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #391 in 2001.
The possessed protagonist of the horror classic ยท The Exorcist
The middle daughter of King Lear ยท King Lear
Olympic gold medalist swimmer
American actor and comedian
US births per 5-year period, 1990โpresent (SSA data).