Reginald
Reginald is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Counsel power, ruler's advisor.
Origin and history
Reginald is a masculine name derived from the Old Germanic elements meaning 'counsel' and 'ruler'. It was introduced to Britain by the Normans and became a classic English name. In the United States, it enjoyed steady popularity throughout the 20th century and remains a recognizable, traditional choice.
Popularity in the United States
111,551 babies in the United States have been named Reginald since 1880. It ranks #290 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1006.
States where it is most popular
- TX (7.8 %)
- NY (7.1 %)
- NC (6.3 %)
- GA (6.3 %)
- CA (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 131 |
| 1890-1900 | 231 |
| 1900-1910 | 439 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,929 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,699 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,864 |
| 1940-1950 | 7,090 |
| 1950-1960 | 19,338 |
| 1960-1970 | 24,921 |
| 1970-1980 | 17,191 |
| 1980-1990 | 13,500 |
| 1990-2000 | 9,724 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,271 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,068 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,155 |
Famous people named Reginald
- Reginald VelJohnson: Actor
- Reginald Arvizu: Musician, Bassist
- Reginald Wayne Miller: Athlete, Basketball Player
Nicknames
Reggie, Reg
Fun facts
- The name was brought to England by the Normans in the form of Old French 'Réginald' or 'Renaud'.
- Reginald shares the same Germanic roots as the Scottish name Ronald and the French name Renaud.