UK girl's name
Reginae
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "queen" or "royal".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Reginae is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Reginae popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5876, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2012 to 2012. 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.
Reginae is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Reginae. 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 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Reginae ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 3 girls were registered as Reginae.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Reginae as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5876
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Reginae mean?
The name Reginae originates from Latin and is the feminine plural form of the word "regina", meaning "queen". It is derived from the Latin word "rex", which translates to "king". The earliest known use of this name can be traced back to ancient Roman times.
During the Roman Empire, Reginae was a title bestowed upon the wives or mothers of emperors, signifying their regal status and authority. This name held great significance and was closely associated with power, nobility, and the imperial court.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Reginae can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Suetonius, who lived from around 69 to 122 AD. He documented the lives of several Roman emperors, including Julius Caesar and Augustus, and mentioned the names of their wives, some of whom were referred to as Reginae.
In the Middle Ages, the name Reginae remained closely tied to royalty and was used by several European queens and princesses. One notable example is Reginae of Aquitaine, who lived from around 840 to 910 AD. She was the daughter of Emperor Lothair I and played a significant role in the political affairs of the Carolingian Empire.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Reginae was Reginae di Borbone, an Italian princess who lived from 1469 to 1533. She was a member of the House of Bourbon and served as the Duchess of Ferrara, Modena, and Reggio.
In the Renaissance period, the name Reginae gained popularity among the upper classes and was sometimes used as a symbolic representation of feminine grace, beauty, and power. One notable bearer of this name was Reginae di Sassonia, an Italian noblewoman who lived from 1516 to 1586. She was a patron of the arts and played a significant role in the cultural life of Florence during the 16th century.
Another famous Reginae was Reginae Margherita, the Queen of Italy from 1878 to 1900. She was born in 1851 and was known for her charitable works and her efforts to promote the unification of Italy.
Throughout history, the name Reginae has carried a sense of regality, power, and nobility, reflecting its Latin origins and association with royalty.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Reginae by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Reginae 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5876 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Reginae: questions and answers
How popular is the name Reginae in the UK right now?
In 2012, Reginae was ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Reginae most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 3 babies registered as Reginae in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Reginae?
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "queen" or "royal".
How many people are called Reginae in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Reginae across the 1 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.