Boy · #5,464 in 2026

Reggy

Name: Popularity of the name Reggy in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Reggy, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Reggy the Purple Party Dude is a fantasy character created by the Raymond Entertainment Group. Reggy's more notable features include French fry hair, a boogie nose, and bright purple fur. Reggy the Purple Party Dude is one of the most popular traveling characters in sports. Comedy and dance routines have been a staple of his act since 2001.

Current Rank

#5,464

Peak Rank

#3,658 (1971)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1950

First Year

1975

Last Year

1971

Peak Year

#3658

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Reggy

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Origin & history

Reggy the Purple Party Dude was created by the Raymond Entertainment Group in the fall of 2000 and was designed by Kathy Wilson. The character was constructed at Cafagno Studios in New York City . He was developed to be used as an entertainment feature that would be promoted by Raymond Entertainment. Reggy’s first appearance was a summer baseball tour in the spring of 2001. This first tour was led by David Raymond and Christopher Bruce. David Raymond was the original Phillie Phanatic for the Philadelphia Phillies and brought that character to life for its first 16 years from 1978 to 1993. Davi

The Story of Reggy

The earliest SSA record of Reggy as a baby boy name dates back to 1950, when 5 babies received it. 1971 was its biggest year on record, with 8 newborns named Reggy — #3,658 in the national rankings. The 1950s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 46% of all recorded Reggys. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1975 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 52 Reggys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Reggy

Phonetically similar names — useful when Reggy is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Regie
Ruggy
Reggae
Raggy
Rego
Regi
Ragi
Raggie
Rogi
Reki
Righi
Reggo

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Reggy

What does the name Reggy mean?

How popular is Reggy in 2026?

In 2026, Reggy ranks #5,464 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Reggy most popular?

Reggy reached its peak popularity in 1971, ranking #3,658 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Reggy a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Reggy is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Reggy?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Reggy include Rennard, Rommell, Orlandus. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Reggy

Reggy is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1950 and has accumulated 52 births in the dataset. Reggy's peak popularity came in 1971 when it ranked #3,658. Use the chart and map above to compare Reggy's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.