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Reggie

Boy name · 380 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Reggie: 380 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 66 births in 2025.

Originally a diminutive of Reginald, Reggie traces its roots to the Germanic elements *ragina* (counsel) and *wald* (rule), giving the full name a meaning of “counsel power” or “ruler’s advisor.” Over time, Reggie grew into a given name in its own right, especially popular in the 20th century. Famous bearers include baseball legend Reggie Jackson, known for his clutch hitting and five World Series titles, and Reggie Kray, one of the notorious Kray twins who dominated London’s East End gangland. While no major place is directly named after a Reggie, the Italian city of

Boy 12 of 52 years

Peak year
202566 babies
Latest (2025)
#7566 babies
Total births
380since 2012
5-year trend
▲ 68%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2025 · 66
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).