The baby name Reign is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /reɪn/ (rayn).
Reign is English in Origin.
The baby name Reign is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /reɪn/ (rayn).
Reign is English in Origin.
Reign is a modern English given name taken directly from the common noun and verb meaning “rule” or “sovereignty.” The word traces to Middle English reign, from Old French règne, ultimately from Latin regnum “kingdom, rule,” related to rex/regis “king.” As a name, it carries an overtly regal connotation - authority, dominion, and leadership - fitting the broader trend of virtue- and status-inflected word names.
Used for all genders, Reign gained traction in the late 20th and especially the 21st century, boosted by pop culture (including the TV series Reign) and celebrity use. It fits alongside Royal, King, and Majesty, yet feels sleeker and more unisex. Common variants and sound-alikes include Rain, Raine, Rayne, and the stylized Rhaine; related regal cognates are Reine (French “queen”) and Reina/Reyna (Spanish “queen”). Reign remains contemporary in feel, with a concise sound and a clear message of poise and command.
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reign | Ashton Disick | Kourtney Kardashian | television actor | ★★★★★ | Scott Disick | model | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2024 | #1 | — | 820 |
| QA | 0 | #102 | 5 | 7,011 | |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #113 | 2 | 5,459 |
| KW | 0 | #120 | 2 | 5,216 | |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #232 | 3 | 5,842 |
| GH | 0 | #247 | 2 | 5,396 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #253 | 54 | 2,588 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #258 | 6 | 7,056 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #267 | 19 | 2,795 |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #301 | 16 | 15,378 |
| SA | 0 | #311 | 2 | 10,560 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #336 | 2 | 6,973 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #338 | 2 | 7,570 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #341 | 50 | 13,098 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #357 | 5 | 8,138 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #357 | 27 | 11,440 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #369 | 712 | 8,487 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| ZA | 0 | #472 | 3 | 14,421 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #495 | 21 | 19,177 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #505 | 453 | 7,044 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #535 | 19 | 20,968 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #560 | 2 | 10,655 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #571 | 16 | 18,916 |
| BH | 0 | #582 | 6 | 17,937 | |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #644 | 7 | 16,104 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #733 | 7 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #738 | 6 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #802 | 5 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #824 | 3 | 15,093 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #915 | 21 | 25,931 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #916 | 3 | 17,948 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #942 | 10 | 16,906 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,069 | 4 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,138 | 6 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,165 | 14 | 25,619 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,179 | 4 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,232 | 5 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,589 | 26 | 28,008 |
Reign is popular in 34 countries — most recent births per country:
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