Reginald Boy

Popularity: #748 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationREJ-uh-nuhld / /ˈrɛdʒ.ɪ.nəld/

Latin; Old German

Meaning

Latin: 'counsel power'; Old German: 'ruler's advisor'

Historical & Cultural Background

Reginald has roots in both Latin and Old German, reflecting a noble heritage. The name was popular among medieval European royalty and nobility. It has been used in various forms across different cultures, contributing to its longevity. The name has also been associated with several saints and historical figures.

Trend Summary

Reginald has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable decline in usage since the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

RegisReubenRoderickRalphRonaldRaymondReedRonan

Variants

  • Reggie
  • Reg
  • Regis

International Variants

  • Reginaldo (Spanish)
  • Rinaldo (Italian)
  • Régnier (French)

Famous people named Reginald

Reginald Fessenden was a Canadian inventor known for his pioneering work in radio technology.

Reginald D. Hunter is an American stand-up comedian and writer recognized for his performances in the UK.

Reginald VelJohnson is an American actor best known for his role in the television series 'Family Matters'.

Reginald Perrin is a fictional character from the British television series 'The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin'.

Fictional characters named Reginald

Reginald 'Reggie' Mantle is a character from the 'Archie Comics' series, known for his rivalry with Archie Andrews.

Reginald Cornelius III is a character from the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his eccentric personality.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Reginald was first seen in the United States in 1880. Reginald has ranked as high as #282 nationally, which occurred in 1962, and has been most popular in New York, North Carolina, Georgia, California, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Reginald has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Reginald (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 16
14%
TX 13
12%
AL 10
9%
FL 10
9%
TN 10
9%
GA 8
7%
MI 8
7%
NC 6
5%
NY 6
5%
IN 6
5%
MN 5
4%
MO 5
4%
IL 5
4%
VA 5
4%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188014
188112
18827
188312
188416
188516
188615
188711
188814
188914
189019
189122
189224
189323
189422
189526
189630
189718
189822
189925
190027
190131
190243
190348
190440
190553
190647
190747
190847
190956
191059
191186
1912134
1913180
1914200
1915244
1916243
1917261
1918278
1919244
1920274
1921271
1922283
1923335
1924348
1925429
1926475
1927446
1928401
1929437
1930424
1931423
1932375
1933341
1934375
1935350
1936375
1937389
1938409
1939403
1940514
1941530
1942632
1943613
1944567
1945587
1946719
1947896
1948941
19491,092
19501,297
19511,466
19521,494
19531,640
19541,812
19552,075
19562,223
19572,418
19582,492
19592,421
19602,442
19612,469
19622,646
19632,571
19642,619
19652,469
19662,330
19672,402
19682,552
19692,422
19702,307
19712,115
19721,912
19731,630
19741,610
19751,499
19761,427
19771,521
19781,515
19791,655
19801,480
19811,409
19821,378
19831,268
19841,336
19851,312
19861,350
19871,336
19881,333
19891,298
19901,284
19911,276
19921,230
19931,143
1994929
1995863
1996818
1997763
1998736
1999682
2000700
2001567
2002583
2003531
2004502
2005494
2006500
2007493
2008472
2009429
2010403
2011359
2012360
2013351
2014285
2015253
2016278
2017263
2018267
2019249
2020216
2021211
2022207
2023192
2024176