Reynaldo Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ray-NAL-do /reɪˈnɑːl.doʊ/
Origin: Spanish; Portuguese
Meaning: Spanish: 'counselor' or 'ruler'; Portuguese: 'wise ruler'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Reynaldo has its roots in the Germanic elements "ragin," meaning "counsel," and "wald," meaning "rule" or "power." This etymology traces back to the Old High German name "Reginhard," which evolved into various forms in different languages. The name was adopted into Latin as "Reginaldus," which later transformed into the Old French "Reynald" before entering the English language as "Reynold" and its modern variant, Reynaldo, primarily through Spanish influence.
Historically, the name Reynaldo and its variants have been borne by notable figures throughout the centuries. One significant touchpoint is Saint Reginald, a 9th-century saint who was venerated in various regions of Europe.
The name gained further prominence during the medieval period, particularly in the context of nobility and chivalric orders, where it was associated with leadership and valor. The name's presence in literature and historical texts, including its mention in the works of Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century, contributed to its enduring legacy.
Culturally, Reynaldo carries connotations of strength and wisdom, reflecting the qualities associated with its etymological roots. The name has been embraced in various cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries, where it is often linked to themes of nobility and honor.
The diminutive form "Rey" has also emerged, which means "king" in Spanish, further enhancing the name's regal associations. Overall, Reynaldo encapsulates a rich historical and cultural tapestry, symbolizing leadership and counsel across different eras.
Famous people named Reynaldo
In this section, you will find notable people named Reynaldo. 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 Reynaldo who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Reynaldo Gianecchini is an actor best known for Laços de Família, Passione, and Verdades Secretas.
Reynaldo Bignone is a military officer best known for serving as the President of Argentina during the 1980s.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Reynaldo was first seen in the United States in 1908.
Reynaldo has ranked as high as #891 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Florida, and Arizona.
In the past 5 years the name Reynaldo has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Reynaldo 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 Reynaldo was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Reynaldo (2024)
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.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 31 | |
| CA | 20 | |
| IL | 6 | |
| FL | 5 |
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 Reynaldo.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 92 |
| 2023 | 111 |
| 2022 | 108 |
| 2021 | 121 |
| 2020 | 122 |
| 2019 | 140 |
| 2018 | 136 |
| 2017 | 154 |
| 2016 | 144 |
| 2015 | 171 |
| 2014 | 139 |
| 2013 | 134 |
| 2012 | 138 |
| 2011 | 176 |
| 2010 | 175 |
| 2009 | 213 |
| 2008 | 213 |
| 2007 | 241 |
| 2006 | 243 |
| 2005 | 232 |
| 2004 | 275 |
| 2003 | 215 |
| 2002 | 276 |
| 2001 | 273 |
| 2000 | 221 |
| 1999 | 229 |
| 1998 | 230 |
| 1997 | 234 |
| 1996 | 241 |
| 1995 | 273 |
| 1994 | 297 |
| 1993 | 297 |
| 1992 | 292 |
| 1991 | 345 |
| 1990 | 341 |
| 1989 | 290 |
| 1988 | 283 |
| 1987 | 285 |
| 1986 | 277 |
| 1985 | 264 |
| 1984 | 291 |
| 1983 | 282 |
| 1982 | 298 |
| 1981 | 254 |
| 1980 | 300 |
| 1979 | 276 |
| 1978 | 269 |
| 1977 | 258 |
| 1976 | 272 |
| 1975 | 255 |
| 1974 | 284 |
| 1973 | 232 |
| 1972 | 238 |
| 1971 | 291 |
| 1970 | 281 |
| 1969 | 225 |
| 1968 | 242 |
| 1967 | 284 |
| 1966 | 275 |
| 1965 | 272 |
| 1964 | 261 |
| 1963 | 285 |
| 1962 | 247 |
| 1961 | 251 |
| 1960 | 231 |
| 1959 | 215 |
| 1958 | 219 |
| 1957 | 259 |
| 1956 | 223 |
| 1955 | 204 |
| 1954 | 219 |
| 1953 | 184 |
| 1952 | 161 |
| 1951 | 230 |
| 1950 | 178 |
| 1949 | 187 |
| 1948 | 164 |
| 1947 | 162 |
| 1946 | 153 |
| 1945 | 144 |
| 1944 | 144 |
| 1943 | 156 |
| 1942 | 101 |
| 1941 | 99 |
| 1940 | 95 |
| 1939 | 91 |
| 1938 | 104 |
| 1937 | 87 |
| 1936 | 73 |
| 1935 | 85 |
| 1934 | 84 |
| 1933 | 75 |
| 1932 | 88 |
| 1931 | 93 |
| 1930 | 69 |
| 1929 | 73 |
| 1928 | 52 |
| 1927 | 68 |
| 1926 | 69 |
| 1925 | 71 |
| 1924 | 63 |
| 1923 | 54 |
| 1922 | 52 |
| 1921 | 69 |
| 1920 | 33 |
| 1919 | 41 |
| 1918 | 21 |
| 1917 | 29 |
| 1916 | 22 |
| 1915 | 27 |
| 1914 | 21 |
| 1913 | 14 |
| 1912 | 12 |
| 1911 | 11 |
| 1908 | 6 |