Reginal
Reginal is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Counsel rule, powerful advisor.
Origin and history
Reginal is a variant of Reginald, derived from Germanic elements meaning counsel and rule. It has historically served as a rare given name in the United States, appearing as an spelling variation of the more common Reginald.
Popularity in the United States
2,589 babies in the United States have been named Reginal since 1880. It ranks #2548 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- TX (32.6 %)
- MS (19.6 %)
- AL (10 %)
- FL (8.4 %)
- GA (8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 26 |
| 1920-1930 | 90 |
| 1930-1940 | 60 |
| 1940-1950 | 110 |
| 1950-1960 | 357 |
| 1960-1970 | 544 |
| 1970-1980 | 606 |
| 1980-1990 | 379 |
| 1990-2000 | 218 |
| 2000-2010 | 144 |
| 2010-2019 | 50 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Nicknames
Reg, Reggie
Fun facts
- Reginal is an established spelling variant of the ancient Germanic name Reginald.
- More than 2,500 boys in the United States have been given the exact name Reginal since 1880.