Reinhard Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationRYN-hart / ˈʁaɪ̯nhartGerman; Old High German
Meaning
Brave counsel; strong advice
Historical & Cultural Background
Reinhard is a traditional German name that has been used since the Middle Ages. It combines the elements 'ragin' meaning 'counsel' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'strong'. The name has been borne by various historical figures and is often associated with nobility and leadership. In modern times, it remains popular in German-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Reinhard has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in German-American communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Reinhardt
International Variants
- Reinhardt (German)
- Reinhard (Dutch)
- Reinhard (Swedish)
Famous people named Reinhard
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Reinhard was first seen in the United States in 1895. Reinhard has ranked as high as #823 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in New York, and Minnesota. In the past 5 years the name Reinhard has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Reinhard (1959)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 11 |
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1914 | 11 |
| 1915 | 14 |
| 1916 | 17 |
| 1917 | 16 |
| 1918 | 13 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1920 | 11 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1922 | 11 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1925 | 15 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1928 | 11 |
| 1929 | 13 |
| 1930 | 12 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1934 | 9 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1958 | 13 |
| 1959 | 15 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |