How old is someone named Reagan?
The average Reagan is 16 years old.
Half of all living Reagans are between 9 and 21.
When was Reagan popular?
Most of the Reagans in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2012 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 43 | 0 |
| 1920s | 39 | 0 |
| 1930s | 41 | 0 |
| 1940s | 128 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 201 | 130 |
| 1960s | 348 | 290 |
| 1970s | 1,255 | 1,200 |
| 1980s | 1,155 | 1,100 |
| 1990s | 5,339 | 5,200 |
| 2000s | 22,400 | 22,000 |
| 2010s | 30,965 | 31,000 |
| 2020s | 11,666 | 12,000 |
How many Reagans are still alive?
About 72,000 Reagans are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 74,000 babies named Reagan since 1913.
Nearly every Reagan ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Reagan?
About half of living Reagans are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X 2%
- Millennial 4%
- Gen Z 47%
- Gen Alpha 46%
Is Reagan an old name?
No. Reagan is one of the youngest names around: younger than 81 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Reagan will be 34 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Reagan a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 90% of living Reagans are women, and 10% are men.
The women average 15 and the men 23.
Names the same age as Reagan
NAME TWIN
Reagan's name twin is Alayna. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Alayna's age curve is the closest match to Reagan's: 94% alike.
Other spellings: Regan (29)
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Questions about the name Reagan
How old is the average Reagan?
The average Reagan in the US is 16 years old. The median is 14, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Reagan?
About 72,000 Reagans are alive in the US today, out of roughly 74,000 babies given the name since 1913.
When was the name Reagan most popular?
In 2012, when about 3,300 baby girls were named Reagan.
Is Reagan a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 47% of living Reagans, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this