Raynard Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationRAY-nard / /ˈreɪ.nɑrd/French; Germanic
Meaning
French: 'counselor'; Germanic: 'brave, hardy'
Historical & Cultural Background
Raynard is derived from the Old French name 'Reinard', which is a diminutive of 'Reginald'. The name has roots in Germanic elements, combining 'ragin' meaning 'counsel' and 'wald' meaning 'rule'. Historically, it has been associated with folklore, particularly in the tales of Reynard the Fox, a trickster character in medieval literature. The name has seen various adaptations and spellings across cultures.
Trend Summary
Raynard has been a less common name in the United States, with fluctuating popularity over the years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Raynard
- Reynard
International Variants
- Reynard (English)
- Reinard (German)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Raynard was first seen in the United States in 1912. Raynard has ranked as high as #1013 nationally, which occurred in 1962, and has been most popular in Michigan, Florida, Illinois, California, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Raynard has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Raynard (2015)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 8 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1923 | 10 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1925 | 12 |
| 1926 | 12 |
| 1927 | 11 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1930 | 12 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1944 | 9 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 13 |
| 1947 | 15 |
| 1948 | 15 |
| 1949 | 21 |
| 1950 | 26 |
| 1951 | 22 |
| 1952 | 30 |
| 1953 | 25 |
| 1954 | 28 |
| 1955 | 44 |
| 1956 | 36 |
| 1957 | 29 |
| 1958 | 22 |
| 1959 | 63 |
| 1960 | 98 |
| 1961 | 121 |
| 1962 | 123 |
| 1963 | 98 |
| 1964 | 85 |
| 1965 | 92 |
| 1966 | 87 |
| 1967 | 64 |
| 1968 | 55 |
| 1969 | 49 |
| 1970 | 34 |
| 1971 | 45 |
| 1972 | 30 |
| 1973 | 26 |
| 1974 | 30 |
| 1975 | 22 |
| 1976 | 23 |
| 1977 | 21 |
| 1978 | 35 |
| 1979 | 30 |
| 1980 | 30 |
| 1981 | 50 |
| 1982 | 40 |
| 1983 | 53 |
| 1984 | 52 |
| 1985 | 54 |
| 1986 | 59 |
| 1987 | 58 |
| 1988 | 52 |
| 1989 | 75 |
| 1990 | 69 |
| 1991 | 55 |
| 1992 | 48 |
| 1993 | 39 |
| 1994 | 46 |
| 1995 | 34 |
| 1996 | 27 |
| 1997 | 36 |
| 1998 | 27 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 5 |