Reighn
Primarily a girl's name of Old French origin with 189 recorded births. Also given to 5 boys.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Reighn currently holds position #8816. It is known but far from saturated — a name that registers without repeating.
With records spanning 2012 to 2024, Reighn has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
In the most recent SSA release, Reighn ranks #8816 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Reighn is a girl's and boy's baby name, a creative spelling of Reign of Old French origin from reignier meaning 'to rule.' Kim Kardashian's use of Reign (for her son) pushed this name into the spotlight; the -gh spelling feminizes and elaborates the regal word name.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Reighn is rooted in the Old French tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2012 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Reighn’s rarity (189 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Reighn has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2012.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 93 | — |
| 2010s | 96 | — |
The Story of Reighn
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2022, Reighn is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Reighn are most likely born between 2012 and 2024.
How rare is Reighn?
Only about 1 in every 300,000 babies born in 2024 was named Reighn — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2012, peaked in the 2010s with 96 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Reighn by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(13 years, 2012–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | #8816 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6345 |
| 2022 | 29 | #4766 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8365 |
| 2020 | 20 | #6031 |
| 2019 | 23 | #5578 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7679 |
| 2017 | 17 | #7034 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8304 |
| 2015 | 6 | #16013 |
| 2014 | 7 | #14252 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14284 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14663 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Reighn as a Boy's Name
While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Reighn has also been given to 5 boys in the U.S. since 2016.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2012–2024