Reno
Reno is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Derived from the River Rhine (meaning 'flow') or an Italian short form of Moreno/Lorenzo.
Origin and history
Reno is a masculine name with Latin and Italian roots, associated with the River Rhine or derived as a shortened form of names like Moreno or Lorenzo. It is also famously known as a place name after the city in Nevada, named in honor of Union General Jesse L. Reno. In the United States, it remains a distinctive and steady choice.
Popularity in the United States
4,160 babies in the United States have been named Reno since 1880. It ranks #1944 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1764.
States where it is most popular
- CA (41.5 %)
- TX (11.4 %)
- IL (10.9 %)
- PA (9.6 %)
- OH (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 7 |
| 1890-1900 | 17 |
| 1900-1910 | 24 |
| 1910-1920 | 345 |
| 1920-1930 | 488 |
| 1930-1940 | 266 |
| 1940-1950 | 185 |
| 1950-1960 | 281 |
| 1960-1970 | 363 |
| 1970-1980 | 321 |
| 1980-1990 | 275 |
| 1990-2000 | 803 |
| 2000-2010 | 349 |
| 2010-2019 | 273 |
| 2020-2029 | 163 |
Famous people named Reno
- Reno Wilson: Actor, Voice Actor
Fun facts
- The name is closely associated with Reno, Nevada, which was named after Civil War General Jesse L. Reno.
- It derives from the Latin Rhenus, referencing the Rhine River, signifying flow or current.