Reynolds Unisex

Popularity: #904 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationREN-uhlds / /ˈrɛnəldz/

English; French

Meaning

English: 'ruler's advisor'; French: 'from the reynolds'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Reynolds has its roots in the Old French name 'Reinold', which itself derives from the Germanic elements meaning 'counsel' and 'rule'. It became popular in England after the Norman Conquest. The name has been borne by various notable figures throughout history, contributing to its enduring presence in English-speaking cultures.

Trend Summary

The name Reynolds has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the early to mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Reynold
  • Renauld

International Variants

  • Reinhold (German)
  • Renaldo (Italian)
  • Renaud (French)

Famous people named Reynolds

Reynolds Price was an American author and poet known for his novels and essays.

Reynolds Pamphlet refers to a famous document written by Alexander Hamilton.

Reynolds Woodcock is a fictional character in the film 'Phantom Thread', portrayed by Daniel Day-Lewis.

Fictional characters named Reynolds

Reynolds is a character in the video game 'The Last of Us Part II', serving as a member of the WLF.

Reynolds is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his quirky personality.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Reynolds was first seen in the United States in 1888. Reynolds has ranked as high as #878 nationally, which occurred in 1923, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Reynolds has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Reynolds (2018)

StateBirthsShare
GA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18885
18957
19017
19036
19075
19095
19115
191214
191320
191428
191525
191631
191730
191818
191910
192021
192124
192219
192332
192427
192525
192620
192726
192819
192916
193015
193120
193213
193322
193425
193527
193617
193719
193820
193914
194019
194122
194227
194321
194414
194527
194623
194714
194818
194914
195014
195120
195223
195318
195421
195522
195615
195715
195812
195921
196015
196113
196216
196319
196410
196514
196614
196711
196815
19699
197013
197111
19728
19736
19748
197511
19767
197712
19798
19808
19827
19839
19846
198511
19868
198711
198811
19895
19907
19918
19926
19938
19947
19956
19967
199711
19998
20005
20019
20049
20059
200613
20075
200815
20097
201011
20117
20129
20138
201411
201510
201617
201716
201814
201915
202013
202114
202218
202320
202420