Regina, derived from Latin roots 'rex' meaning king and 'genus' relating to birth or origin, translates to 'queen'. It was popularized during the Middle Ages as a title for queens, eventually becoming a given name. Regina has been associated with figures like Saint Regina, an early Christian martyr venerated in various Catholic traditions.
"Regina has seen a fluctuating trend in its popularity over the years. The name peaked during the mid-1960s with a high of 26 births recorded in 1967, and again briefly in the late 1970s with 20 births in 1977. However, it has been relatively less common since the early 1980s, with fewer than 15 births annually after 1983."