Reynold Boy

Popularity: #931 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: RAY-nold //ˈreɪ.nəld//

Origin: Old French; Germanic

Meaning: Old French: 'counsel power'; Germanic: 'ruler's advisor'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Reynold has its roots in the Germanic elements "ragin," meaning "counsel," and "wald," meaning "rule." It first appeared in the form of the Old High German name "Reginhwald," which evolved into various forms across different languages. The name made its way into the Latin language as "Reginaldus," which was later adapted into Old French as "Reynald" or "Reynold." This transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Old French names were introduced into the English lexicon, leading to the establishment of Reynold as a recognized name in England by the Middle Ages.

Historically, the name Reynold has been borne by several notable figures, including Reynold of Mont-Saint-Michel, a 12th-century monk known for his contributions to monastic life. The name also appears in various medieval texts and chronicles, often associated with nobility and leadership.

One significant literary reference is found in the 14th-century English poem "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight," where a character named Reynold is mentioned, illustrating the name's presence in the cultural narrative of the time. Additionally, the name was included in the King James Bible, albeit in its Latin form, which helped solidify its usage in Christian contexts.

Culturally, the name Reynold has been associated with wisdom and leadership due to its etymological roots. It has been linked to various traditions and legends, particularly in medieval Europe, where names signifying strength and counsel were highly valued.

The diminutive form "Rey" has also emerged in some cultures, reflecting a more informal and affectionate use of the name. Overall, Reynold's historical significance and its associations with leadership and counsel have contributed to its enduring presence in various cultures.

Famous people named Reynold

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Reynold Poernomo is a chef best known for MasterChef Australia, Koi Dessert Bar, and his culinary expertise.

Sibling suggestions

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

RaymondRonaldReginaldRoderickRafaelRiley

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Reynold. 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 Reynold was first seen in the United States in 1893.

Reynold has ranked as high as #1408 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, California, and Illinois.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Reynold 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 Reynold 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 Reynold.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 7 7
2024 6 6
2023 7 7
2022 6 6
2021 10 10
2020 12 12
2019 11 11
2018 10 10
2017 9 9
2016 8 8
2015 8 8
2014 9 9
2013 12 12
2012 13 13
2011 11 11
2010 9 9
2009 5 5
2008 10 10
2007 8 8
2006 12 12
2005 11 11
2004 11 11
2003 13 13
2002 8 8
2001 15 15
2000 15 15
1999 13 13
1998 7 7
1997 14 14
1996 14 14
1995 14 14
1994 16 16
1993 10 10
1992 18 18
1991 17 17
1990 26 26
1989 17 17
1988 23 23
1987 19 19
1986 23 23
1985 25 25
1984 20 20
1983 21 21
1982 21 21
1981 28 28
1980 32 32
1979 35 35
1978 15 15
1977 24 24
1976 15 15
1975 26 26
1974 26 26
1973 32 32
1972 24 24
1971 36 36
1970 31 31
1969 38 38
1968 34 34
1967 43 43
1966 57 57
1965 32 32
1964 48 48
1963 52 52
1962 35 35
1961 58 58
1960 51 51
1959 63 63
1958 60 60
1957 37 37
1956 50 50
1955 75 75
1954 76 76
1953 68 68
1952 62 62
1951 48 48
1950 91 91
1949 72 72
1948 53 53
1947 61 61
1946 87 87
1945 64 64
1944 68 68
1943 62 62
1942 70 70
1941 61 61
1940 68 68
1939 69 69
1938 71 71
1937 82 82
1936 60 60
1935 55 55
1934 62 62
1933 78 78
1932 54 54
1931 68 68
1930 77 77
1929 60 60
1928 74 74
1927 54 54
1926 68 68
1925 78 78
1924 76 76
1923 90 90
1922 92 92
1921 83 83
1920 73 73
1919 68 68
1918 65 65
1917 71 71
1916 80 80
1915 77 77
1914 48 48
1913 51 51
1912 34 34
1911 9 9
1910 15 15
1909 13 13
1908 6 6
1907 7 7
1906 7 7
1905 7 7
1904 5 5
1903 15 15
1902 5 5
1899 5 5
1897 6 6
1895 7 7
1893 5 5

Top States for Reynold (1995)

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 6
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