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Raigan

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Raigan: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2004.

Raigan is a modern Scottish take on the Irish surname Reagan, from the Gaelic *Riagáin* meaning "little king" – a diminutive of *ri* (king) – though some trace it to *riogach* ("impulsive" or "fierce"). As a given name, it gained popularity in Scotland from the 1990s onward, often chosen for its melodic, unisex appeal. While no famous Raigans spring to mind, the Reagan spelling is famously borne by former US president Ronald Reagan and actress Reagan Gomez-Preston. The name shares no direct place connections, but

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20043 babies
Latest (2004)
#6633 babies
Total births
3since 2004
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2004 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).