Declining since 1985, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Reynold since 1893
Babies named Reynold per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Reynold's real moment was 1903.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 23 |
| 1900s | 65 |
| 1910s | 518 |
| 1920s | 748 |
| 1930s | 676 |
| 1940s | 666 |
| 1950s | 630 |
| 1960s | 448 |
| 1970s | 264 |
| 1980s | 229 |
| 1990s | 149 |
| 2000s | 108 |
| 2010s | 100 |
| 2020s | 48 |
Meaning & origin
Reynold is a name of Germanic origin that carried the weight of leadership and wisdom into medieval England. In the U.S., records show it has been in use since at least 1893, with its most prominent year being 1903. Since 1985, its usage has steadily declined, reflecting a broader shift away from older, formal-sounding names. Despite its low modern ranking of 9,714th in 2025, Reynold retains a strong, vintage appeal for parents seeking a name with historical depth and a dignified sound. The rarity of the name, with only about 1 in 244,011 boys receiving it, makes it a distinctive choice that stands apart from more common classics.
Reynold is the English form of the Germanic name Raginald, composed of the elements ragin meaning 'counsel' and wald meaning 'rule'. It was introduced to England by the Normans in the form Reinald and also appears in the Latinized form Reginaldus. The name was common in medieval England but has since declined in popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ren, Rey, Noldy
Sibling names for Reynold
Names that share Reynold's style, for a brother or sister.
