Reinhold
Reinhold is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Counselor ruler, or power of advice.
Origin and history
Reinhold is a traditional Germanic name composed of elements meaning advice or counsel, and ruler or power. Historically common in German-speaking regions, it was brought to the United States primarily by European immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is an exceedingly rare choice for newborns in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
1,431 babies in the United States have been named Reinhold since 1880. It ranks #3291 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- ND (35.5 %)
- WI (23.4 %)
- IL (10.5 %)
- SD (9.1 %)
- MI (7.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 33 |
| 1890-1900 | 63 |
| 1900-1910 | 79 |
| 1910-1920 | 447 |
| 1920-1930 | 368 |
| 1930-1940 | 195 |
| 1940-1950 | 108 |
| 1950-1960 | 65 |
| 1960-1970 | 50 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 17 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Reinhold
- Reinhold Niebuhr: Theologian, Author
- Reinhold Messner: Mountaineer, Explorer
Fun facts
- Reinhold shares Germanic roots with the English name Reynold and the French Reginald.
- Most U.S. births registered with the name Reinhold occurred in the early 20th century.