Declining since 1985, #1,281 for boys today.
Popularity of Reginald since 1880
Babies named Reginald per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1962, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Reginald's real moment was 1968.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 131 |
| 1890s | 231 |
| 1900s | 439 |
| 1910s | 1,929 |
| 1920s | 3,699 |
| 1930s | 3,864 |
| 1940s | 7,090 |
| 1950s | 19,338 |
| 1960s | 24,921 |
| 1970s | 17,191 |
| 1980s | 13,500 |
| 1990s | 9,724 |
| 2000s | 5,271 |
| 2010s | 3,068 |
| 2020s | 1,155 |
Meaning & origin
Reginald is a traditional English name with noble origins, signifying a ruler guided by wisdom. It entered the English naming pool through Norman influence and has been in steady use since at least 1880, when Social Security records begin. The name saw its greatest popularity in the mid-20th century, reaching a peak rank in 1968. Since 1985, its usage has been declining, reflecting a broader shift away from classic, formal names toward shorter or more modern choices. In recent years (2025), Reginald ranked 1281, with about 1 in 11,164 baby boys receiving the name. Geographically, its strongest historical associations are in Louisiana, Michigan, and Georgia, indicating particular cultural roots in the American South and industrial Midwest. While less common today, Reginald retains a dignified, classic feel, often shortened to Reggie or Reg among family and friends.
Reginald is the English form of the Old German name Reginwald, derived from ragin "advice" or "counsel" and wald "rule". It was introduced to England by the Normans as Reinald or Reynold, and the Latinized form Reginaldus became common in medieval records. The name has been used in England since the Middle Ages and saw considerable popularity in the 20th century, especially in the mid-1900s.
Where Reginald is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Reginald” around the world
Where Reginald lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Reg, Reggie, Rex
Sibling names for Reginald
Names that share Reginald's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Margaret, Eleanor, Beatrice, Edith, Dorothy, Charlene, Alfreda, Charmaine, Lynnette, Shameka, Dorinda, Janiece, Jonelle, Katrice, Lachelle, Lanette, Regenia, Reginia, Rosamond, Sabrena, Sharell, Sherice, Sherrell, Winnifred, Alfredia, Brittania, Candise, Charlaine, Charmain, Charmane, Chauntel, Cherese, Cherice, Claressa, Darnella, Davette, Dawanna, Denitra, Donnabelle, Geraldene, Geraldyne, Jackquline, Jamesetta, Laresa, Lenise, Letrice, Lowanda, Natoshia, Ronita, Roshelle, Sebrena, Sharise, Sharline, Shelita, Sheria, Sherrice, Shirelle, Shontay, Shunda, Wendolyn, Yalonda, Yulonda, Bernestine, Chenita, Cherell, Darcelle, Dawanda, Delonda, Flecia, Genella, Kennethia, Leontyne, Marlette, Radonna, Ragina, Ramonda, Redonna, Rejeana, Richetta, Rogina, Ronalda, Sheritta, Sherronda, Tineka, Veronda, Yalanda, Ylonda, Yolunda, Chermaine, Kasheena, Petrice, Adlean, Aronda, Brenetta, Chalene, Charmagne, Charrise, Chereese, Danyetta, Darletta, Georgenia, Geraldin, Hazelene, Herberta, Jonnette, Jowanda, Kennita, Kimetha, Lajeana, Lucindia, Marchele, Patrese, Princetta, Ralonda, Ranetta, Rayette, Renise, Retina, Rexanna, Rocquel, Roslind, Shalunda, Sharetha, Sharonna, Shaunita, Shenetta, Sherhonda, Shonette, Suprena, Tonjua, Trenee, Ulonda, Yolandra
Brothers: Albert, Harold, Edward, Stanley, Arthur, Terrance, Terrence, Demond, Granville, Osborne, Randolph, Rupert, Donelle, Durward, Lavelle, Selwyn, Wilfrid, Adelard, Donyell, Erroll, Kenard, Lamark, Lemont, Lenell, Lonnell, Montague, Philbert, Randale, Raymone, Ronel, Shadrick, Shermaine, Algernon, Antwoin, Everard, Fitzhugh, Gervase, Gervis, Lanard, Lavance, Montrice, Ormand, Osborn, Randolf, Ronold, Lavert, Aloysuis, Cederic, Delawrence, Dennard, Dywane, Ethelbert, Jermine, Lemond, Levone, Lional, Montford, Orlandus, Pelham, Rogerick, Sadarius, Sederick, Stedman
Names like Reginald
Names whose popularity has moved with Reginald's over the last 50 years.
