A 1970s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Reginal since 1914
Babies named Reginal per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 26 |
| 1920s | 90 |
| 1930s | 60 |
| 1940s | 110 |
| 1950s | 357 |
| 1960s | 544 |
| 1970s | 606 |
| 1980s | 379 |
| 1990s | 218 |
| 2000s | 144 |
| 2010s | 50 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Reginal first appeared in U.S. records in 1914 but never cracked the top 1000, reaching its peak year in 1970. Despite a brief revival in recent decades, it remains a rare choice, with a rising trajectory since 2022. Its obscurity and similarity to the more familiar Reginald make it a distinctive alternative for parents drawn to vintage names.
Reginal is likely a variant of Reginald, which derives from the Old German name Reginwald, composed of ragin 'advice' or 'counsel' and wald 'rule'. The name came to England via the Normans and was later associated with Latin regina 'queen', influencing spellings like Regina and Reginald. Reginal itself is a rarer form that may have arisen as a simplified or feminized variant.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Reg, Reggie
Sibling names for Reginal
Names that share Reginal's style, for a brother or sister.
