Holding steady.
Popularity of Reinhold since 1882
Babies named Reinhold per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Reinhold's real moment was 1882.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 33 |
| 1890s | 63 |
| 1900s | 79 |
| 1910s | 447 |
| 1920s | 368 |
| 1930s | 195 |
| 1940s | 108 |
| 1950s | 65 |
| 1960s | 50 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Reinhold is a German name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1882, its peak year, though even then it was never common enough to enter the national rankings. The name has maintained a stable trajectory over the decades, appearing only sporadically in records. In its earliest years of record, Reinhold was given to about 5 babies per million, a figure that has since declined to near zero. The name is virtually absent from top state lists, reflecting its niche but persistent use among families with German heritage.
Reinhold is a German given name derived from the Old High German elements 'ragin' (counsel) and 'wald' (rule), thus meaning 'counsel-ruler' or 'one who rules with counsel.' It is a cognate of the English name Reynold and the Scandinavian name Ragnvald. The name has been used in German-speaking regions since the Middle Ages, often associated with nobility and sainthood.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Reini, Holdi
Sibling names for Reinhold
Names that share Reinhold's style, for a brother or sister.
