Holding steady.
Popularity of Reinhard since 1895
Babies named Reinhard per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Reinhard's real moment was 1895.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 101 |
| 1920s | 99 |
| 1930s | 51 |
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 69 |
| 1960s | 68 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Reinhard is a German masculine name with a straightforward meaning of 'brave counsel.' In U.S. Social Security records, the name was first recorded in 1895, which also marks its peak year. Since then, its usage has been stable but very rare. It has not appeared in the top 1000 names for any recent year. The absence of top states indicates it has never concentrated in any particular region. Reinhard remains a strong traditional choice, especially for families with German heritage.
Reinhard is a Germanic name derived from the elements 'ragin' (counsel) and 'hard' (brave, hardy). It originated as a compound name in Old High German (Reginhard) and has been used continuously in German-speaking regions. The name spread to other parts of Europe through medieval royal and noble families, and it remains a classic traditional name in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Reini, Hardy
Variants: Reginhard, Reynhard, Reinard
Sibling names for Reinhard
Names that share Reinhard's style, for a brother or sister.
