Declining since 1991, #1,644 for boys today.
Popularity of Reynaldo since 1908
Babies named Reynaldo per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1991, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Reynaldo's real moment was 1974.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 198 |
| 1920s | 604 |
| 1930s | 849 |
| 1940s | 1,405 |
| 1950s | 2,092 |
| 1960s | 2,574 |
| 1970s | 2,657 |
| 1980s | 2,822 |
| 1990s | 2,779 |
| 2000s | 2,402 |
| 2010s | 1,508 |
| 2020s | 656 |
Meaning & origin
Reynaldo is a classic Spanish masculine name that has been in use in the United States since at least 1908. It saw its highest popularity during the 1970s, peaking in 1974 when it was most frequently chosen. Since 1991, however, its usage has been steadily declining. In 2025, it ranked 1,644th overall, with approximately 1 in every 16,746 newborn boys receiving the name. The name shows a regional concentration in states with large Hispanic populations, with Texas, California, and Illinois recorded as the top states. Reynaldo remains a culturally significant name in Spanish-speaking communities, though its broader appeal has waned in recent decades.
Reynaldo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Reynold, itself from the Germanic name Raginald, composed of elements ragin (counsel) and wald (rule). The name was introduced to the Iberian Peninsula through medieval Germanic settlers and later reinforced by the influence of the Frankish name Reynaud. It has been used in Spanish-speaking countries for centuries, with particular popularity in Latin American communities.
Where Reynaldo 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.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rey, Reyna, Aldo, Reynie
Sibling names for Reynaldo
Names that share Reynaldo's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Reynaldo
Names whose popularity has moved with Reynaldo's over the last 50 years.
