Reinaldo Boy

Popularity: #924 · 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

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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

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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 #1922 nationally, which occurred in 1963, and has been most popular in New York, Florida, New Jersey, California, and Illinois.

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.

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 Total Births Boy
2025 14 14
2024 16 16
2023 18 18
2022 10 10
2021 8 8
2020 16 16
2019 18 18
2018 21 21
2017 11 11
2016 16 16
2015 18 18
2014 20 20
2013 21 21
2012 33 33
2011 17 17
2010 32 32
2009 25 25
2008 30 30
2007 37 37
2006 32 32
2005 41 41
2004 40 40
2003 37 37
2002 39 39
2001 44 44
2000 47 47
1999 40 40
1998 43 43
1997 43 43
1996 47 47
1995 54 54
1994 53 53
1993 44 44
1992 69 69
1991 64 64
1990 60 60
1989 66 66
1988 74 74
1987 67 67
1986 74 74
1985 75 75
1984 71 71
1983 88 88
1982 83 83
1981 70 70
1980 73 73
1979 77 77
1978 77 77
1977 69 69
1976 60 60
1975 63 63
1974 84 84
1973 66 66
1972 53 53
1971 81 81
1970 71 71
1969 76 76
1968 67 67
1967 64 64
1966 76 76
1965 74 74
1964 78 78
1963 88 88
1962 78 78
1961 61 61
1960 75 75
1959 45 45
1958 60 60
1957 50 50
1956 38 38
1955 33 33
1954 38 38
1953 31 31
1952 26 26
1951 31 31
1950 11 11
1949 16 16
1948 16 16
1947 15 15
1946 6 6
1945 6 6
1943 9 9
1942 7 7
1941 7 7
1940 8 8
1938 6 6
1937 5 5
1936 7 7
1934 8 8
1933 7 7
1932 6 6
1931 12 12
1929 10 10
1928 10 10
1927 6 6
1925 5 5
1924 7 7
1923 9 9
1922 9 9
1921 7 7
1920 5 5
1915 6 6
1912 6 6

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. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
FL 5
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