Declining since 2021, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Reinhardt since 1912
Babies named Reinhardt per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 105 |
| 1920s | 65 |
| 1930s | 40 |
| 1940s | 14 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 17 |
| 2020s | 46 |
Meaning & origin
Reinhardt is a German given name and surname with a clear and sturdy etymology: 'strong counsel' from the Old High German elements ragin and hard. Despite its strong roots, the name has always been rare in the United States. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1912 and reached its peak rank of 7679 in 1913. Since then, its usage has been sporadic, and it has been on a falling trajectory since 2021. In 2025, the name was given to about 1 in every 170,808 baby boys, placing it well outside the top names. While Reinhardt carries a traditional and formidable sound, its rarity means it is unlikely to be confused with other names, and it offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking a heritage name with Old World gravitas.
Reinhardt is a German compound name derived from the Old High German elements ragin ('counsel') and hard ('hardy, strong'), literally meaning 'strong counsel' or 'strong advisor'. It was historically a given name among German-speaking peoples and also became a common surname. The name has been in occasional use in the United States since the early 20th century, with its highest recorded rank in 1913.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Reiny, Hardy, Rhein
Sibling names for Reinhardt
Names that share Reinhardt's style, for a brother or sister.
