Reinaldo
Reinaldo is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Counsel ruler or wise power.
Origin and history
Reinaldo is a Spanish and Portuguese name of Germanic origin, derived from the name Reginald. It combines roots meaning counsel and rule, translating roughly to wise ruler. In the United States, it is a relatively rare masculine name primarily used within Hispanic communities.
Popularity in the United States
3,941 babies in the United States have been named Reinaldo since 1880. It ranks #2022 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1845.
States where it is most popular
- NY (52.1 %)
- FL (17.6 %)
- NJ (12.4 %)
- CA (4.8 %)
- IL (3.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 12 |
| 1920-1930 | 68 |
| 1930-1940 | 51 |
| 1940-1950 | 90 |
| 1950-1960 | 363 |
| 1960-1970 | 737 |
| 1970-1980 | 701 |
| 1980-1990 | 741 |
| 1990-2000 | 517 |
| 2000-2010 | 372 |
| 2010-2019 | 207 |
| 2020-2029 | 82 |
Famous people named Reinaldo
- Reinaldo Arenas: Author, Poet
- Reinaldo Rueda: Soccer Coach, Manager
Nicknames
Rey, Naldo
Fun facts
- Reinaldo shares its ancient Germanic roots with the English names Reginald and Ronald.
- The name evolved into its present form through the adaptation of Germanic names into Old Spanish and Portuguese.