Reign
1 syllable
♀ Female ◎ Modern American ◈ 1 syllable
"Symbolizing strength, beauty, and grace."

From Modern American

Reign is royal power turned directly into a name — the English word for a monarch's rule, spoken as a declaration. Kourtney Kardashian naming her son Reign in 2014 put it on the map, but it has become predominantly feminine. It's the boldest word-as-name choice in the top 500: not a hope or a quality, but sovereignty itself.

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Reign at a glance
MeaningSymbolizing strength, beauty, and grace.
OriginModern American
GenderFemale
Syllables1
NumerologyLife Path 8
US Rank (today)#549
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Why parents love Reign
  • The meaning is royal power — the most commanding meaning possible.
  • One syllable with a regal, decisive sound: RAYN.
  • Kourtney Kardashian made it a celebrity baby name.
  • It sounds identical to Rain — carrying nature and royalty simultaneously.
  • No nickname needed — Reign is already a complete statement.
The vibe of Reign
royalsovereignboldcommandingone-syllableKardashiandeclarativepowerful
Origin & history of Reign
Latin regnum (royal authority) Old French reigne English reign given name
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Modern American roots
Reign is the English word for a monarch's period of rule, from the Latin regnum meaning royal authority. Kourtney Kardashian named her son Reign Aston Disick in 2014, putting the word-name in the spotlight. Despite being used for a boy in that case, Reign has become predominantly a girls' name in the US charts. Its homophone Rain adds a natural-world dimension. The name represents the most assertive end of the word-name trend.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Modern word-as-name; gained prominence through Kourtney Kardashian's son Reign (2014).
3
Today
Reign remains a beloved choice, ranking #549 in the US. 10,962 babies have been named Reign since 1994.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Reign?
2021 peak year
Today, Reign is rarely chosen — ranked around #549, with only about 968 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2021, 891 babies were given the name (ranked #349 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2020s. Reign has been trending upward in recent years. In all, around 10,962 babies have been registered as Reign since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
891 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #349)
968 Avg. per year
(last decade)
9,680 Total registrations
last 10 years
10,962 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #549) Popular
↑ Trending upward in recent years
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Numerology of Reign
8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.

Reign's Life Path 4 is the builder's number — building a kingdom. People named Reign tend to be commanding, ambitious, and naturally authoritative. They don't ask for power; they assume it.

Assumes authority
Builds kingdoms
Commanding presence
Natural sovereign
Power as birthright
R9
E5
I9
G7
N5
Sum: 35 → Life path 8
Personality of Reign
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Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
👑
Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
🔑
Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
💎
Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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