UK boy's name
Regen
A name derived from the German word meaning "rain" or "to rain".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2003. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Regen is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Regen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2003 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2470, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 5 births.
This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2000 to 2003. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Regen is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 8 living people in the UK are called Regen. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2004 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Regen ranked #2470 for boys in England and Wales in 2003, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 5 boys were registered as Regen.
- • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Regen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2470
2003
Births in 2003
5
Latest year
Peak year
2003
5 births
Estimated living
8
2026
Meaning
What does Regen mean?
The given name Regen originates from the Old German language and is derived from the root word "regan," which means "rain." It was initially used as a descriptive name for someone who was born during a rainy period or associated with rainy weather conditions.
The earliest recorded use of the name Regen can be traced back to the 8th century in various Germanic regions, including modern-day Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. It was a popular name among the Germanic tribes during the early Middle Ages.
One of the earliest known historical references to the name Regen comes from the Annales Regni Francorum, a medieval chronicle documenting the history of the Frankish Empire. In this text, written around the year 800, there is a mention of a nobleman named Regen, who served as a royal advisor to Charlemagne, the Frankish king.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Regen continued to be used across various German-speaking regions. Several notable individuals bore this name, including Regen von Bern (1135-1198), a Swiss knight and military leader who fought in the Crusades, and Regen von Mainz (1225-1287), a renowned German poet and troubadour.
In the Renaissance period, the name Regen gained popularity among scholars and intellectuals. One notable figure was Regen Huber (1493-1563), a German humanist and philosopher who wrote extensively on ethics and moral philosophy.
During the Reformation era, the name Regen was associated with several religious figures, including Regen Eck (1486-1543), a German Catholic theologian and renowned debater who opposed the teachings of Martin Luther.
In more recent history, the name Regen has been borne by individuals from various fields, such as Regen Schilling (1773-1845), a German composer and music theorist, and Regen Schönleben (1851-1901), a German artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
While the name Regen has its roots in Germanic languages, it has also been adopted and adapted in other cultures and languages over time, reflecting the cultural exchange and migration patterns throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Regen over time
The chart below shows babies named Regen registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2003. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Regen, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2003, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Regen by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Regen was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #2753 | 8 | 2 |
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FAQ
Regen: questions and answers
How popular is the name Regen in the UK right now?
In 2003, Regen was ranked #2470 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Regen most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 5 babies registered as Regen in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Regen?
A name derived from the German word meaning "rain" or "to rain".
How many people are called Regen in the UK?
A total of 8 babies have been registered as Regen across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.