Reinaldo Boy

Popularity: #908 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationray-NAL-do / reɪˈnɑːl.doʊ

Spanish; Portuguese

Meaning

Spanish: Ruler's advisor; Portuguese: Counsel

Historical & Cultural Background

Reinaldo is derived from the Germanic name Reginald, which means 'ruler's advisor.' It has been popular in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries. The name has historical significance in various cultures, often associated with nobility and leadership.

Trend Summary

Reinaldo has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a modest presence in recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Reinald
  • Rey

International Variants

  • Reinaldo (Spanish)
  • Reinald (German)
  • Reinaldo (Portuguese)

Famous people named Reinaldo

Reinaldo Arenas was a Cuban poet and novelist known for his works that challenged the Cuban government.

Reinaldo Rueda is a Colombian football manager recognized for his coaching achievements in international football.

Reinaldo de Lima is a Brazilian artist celebrated for his contributions to contemporary art.

Reinaldo Paredes is a notable Venezuelan politician known for his advocacy in social issues.

Fictional characters named Reinaldo

Reinaldo is a character in the novel 'The Last Supper' by José Donoso, representing themes of power and betrayal.

Reinaldo is featured in the video game 'Final Fantasy XIV' as a minor character involved in the storyline.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Reinaldo was first seen in the United States in 1912. Reinaldo has ranked as high as #1056 nationally, which occurred in 1963, and has been most popular in New York, Florida, California, Illinois, and Connecticut. In the past 5 years the name Reinaldo has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Reinaldo (2018)

StateBirthsShare
FL 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19126
19156
19205
19217
19229
19239
19247
19255
19276
192810
192910
193112
19326
19337
19348
19367
19375
19386
19408
19417
19427
19439
19456
19466
194715
194816
194916
195011
195131
195226
195331
195438
195533
195638
195750
195860
195945
196075
196161
196278
196388
196478
196574
196676
196764
196867
196976
197071
197181
197253
197366
197484
197563
197660
197769
197877
197977
198073
198170
198283
198388
198471
198575
198674
198767
198874
198966
199060
199164
199269
199344
199453
199554
199647
199743
199843
199940
200047
200144
200239
200337
200440
200541
200632
200737
200830
200925
201032
201117
201233
201321
201420
201518
201616
201711
201821
201918
202016
20218
202210
202318
202416