Is Reinaldo a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Reinaldo is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Reinaldo?

It's currently ranked #908 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Reinaldo?

ray-NAL-do · IPA: /reɪˈnɑːl.doʊ/

Reinaldo Boy

Popularity: #908 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ray-NAL-do /reɪˈnɑːl.doʊ/

Origin: Spanish; Portuguese

Meaning: Spanish: Ruler's advisor; Portuguese: Counsel

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Reinaldo has its roots in the Germanic elements 'ragin,' meaning 'counsel,' and 'wald,' meaning 'to rule.' This name evolved into the Old High German form 'Reginhard,' which was later adapted into various forms across different languages, including the Latin 'Reginaldus.' The transition into the Romance languages saw the emergence of forms such as 'Reynald' in Old French, which eventually influenced the Spanish and Portuguese 'Reinaldo.' The name made its way into English through Norman influence after the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, where it was often rendered as 'Reginald.' Historically, the name Reinaldo is associated with several notable figures. One of the earliest references can be traced to the 9th century, with Saint Reginald, a Christian martyr whose veneration contributed to the name's popularity in medieval Europe.

The name also appears in various royal lineages, particularly in Spain and Portugal, where it has been borne by nobility and historical figures throughout the centuries. The name's prominence was further solidified by its inclusion in significant literary works and translations, such as the King James Bible, where variations of the name were used to denote characters of authority and leadership.

Culturally, Reinaldo carries connotations of strength and leadership, reflective of its etymological roots in counsel and rulership. The name has been embraced in various cultural contexts, often symbolizing nobility and wisdom.

In some traditions, diminutive forms such as 'Rey' or 'Reyito' have emerged, showcasing the name's adaptability and enduring appeal across different cultures and languages. Overall, Reinaldo reflects a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and historical significance, embodying qualities that have resonated through the ages.

Famous people named Reinaldo

In this section, you will find notable people named Reinaldo. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Reinaldo who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Reinaldo Arenas is a Cuban-American author best known for Before Night Falls, The Color of Summer, and The Assault.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Reinaldo, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Reinaldo. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Reinaldo was first seen in the United States in 1912.

Reinaldo has ranked as high as #1056 nationally, which occurred in 1963, and has been most popular in New York, Florida, California, Illinois, and Connecticut.

In the past 5 years the name Reinaldo has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Reinaldo 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 Reinaldo was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Top States for Reinaldo (2018)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.

Year:

State	Births	Share
FL	5	100%

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 Reinaldo.

Year	Births
2024	16
2023	18
2022	10
2021	8
2020	16
2019	18
2018	21
2017	11
2016	16
2015	18
2014	20
2013	21
2012	33
2011	17
2010	32
2009	25
2008	30
2007	37
2006	32
2005	41
2004	40
2003	37
2002	39
2001	44
2000	47
1999	40
1998	43
1997	43
1996	47
1995	54
1994	53
1993	44
1992	69
1991	64
1990	60
1989	66
1988	74
1987	67
1986	74
1985	75
1984	71
1983	88
1982	83
1981	70
1980	73
1979	77
1978	77
1977	69
1976	60
1975	63
1974	84
1973	66
1972	53
1971	81
1970	71
1969	76
1968	67
1967	64
1966	76
1965	74
1964	78
1963	88
1962	78
1961	61
1960	75
1959	45
1958	60
1957	50
1956	38
1955	33
1954	38
1953	31
1952	26
1951	31
1950	11
1949	16
1948	16
1947	15
1946	6
1945	6
1943	9
1942	7
1941	7
1940	8
1938	6
1937	5
1936	7
1934	8
1933	7
1932	6
1931	12
1929	10
1928	10
1927	6
1925	5
1924	7
1923	9
1922	9
1921	7
1920	5
1915	6
1912	6