Reginold Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: REH-jin-ald //ˈrɛdʒɪnəld//
Origin: Old German; English
Meaning: Old German: counsel power; English: regal ruler
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Reginold is derived from the Old High German name "Reginwald," which is composed of the elements "regin," meaning "counsel" or "advice," and "wald," meaning "rule" or "power." This name evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning from Old High German to Middle Latin as "Reginoldus" before entering Old French as "Reynald" or "Reginald." The name was eventually adopted into Middle English, where it appeared as "Reginold" or "Reginald," reflecting the phonetic changes typical of the period. Historically, the name Reginold has been associated with several notable figures, particularly during the medieval period.
One significant touchpoint is Saint Reginald, a 12th-century saint venerated in parts of Europe, particularly in England. The name gained further prominence through the influence of the Normans after the Conquest of England in 1066, as many Norman nobles bore variations of the name.
Additionally, the name appears in various historical texts and records, including the Domesday Book of 1086, which documented land ownership in England. Culturally, Reginold carries connotations of leadership and wisdom, reflective of its etymological roots.
The name has been associated with nobility and governance, often linked to figures of authority in medieval literature and history. The diminutive form "Reggie" has also emerged, though it is more modern.
The enduring nature of Reginold can be attributed to its strong historical associations and the qualities of counsel and power that it embodies, making it a name of significance in various cultural contexts.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Reginold was first seen in the United States in 1930.
Reginold has ranked as high as #1092 nationally, which occurred in 1965, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Reginold has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Reginold is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Reginold was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Reginold
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Reginold.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 6 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1976 | 17 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1973 | 17 |
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1970 | 17 |
| 1969 | 16 |
| 1968 | 22 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1965 | 23 |
| 1964 | 16 |
| 1963 | 17 |
| 1962 | 20 |
| 1961 | 19 |
| 1960 | 14 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1958 | 18 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1956 | 14 |
| 1955 | 16 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1951 | 12 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1948 | 9 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1944 | 11 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1930 | 5 |