Reynaldo
Reynaldo is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Counsel ruler or powerful advice.
Origin and history
Reynaldo is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the ancient name Raginald. It reached modern usage primarily as the Spanish and Portuguese variant of Reginald or Reynold, meaning 'counsel ruler'. In the United States, it has enjoyed steady usage as a classic traditional name.
Popularity in the United States
20,552 babies in the United States have been named Reynaldo since 1880. It ranks #828 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1302.
States where it is most popular
- TX (53.4 %)
- CA (19.4 %)
- NY (7.5 %)
- FL (4.4 %)
- AZ (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 198 |
| 1920-1930 | 604 |
| 1930-1940 | 849 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,405 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,092 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,574 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,657 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,822 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,779 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,402 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,508 |
| 2020-2029 | 656 |
Famous people named Reynaldo
- Reynaldo Hahn: composer, conductor
- Reynaldo Bignone: president, general
Nicknames
Rey, Naldo
Fun facts
- Reynaldo develops from the Germanic elements ragin, meaning counsel or decision, and wald, meaning power or ruler.
- More than 20,000 boys in the United States have been named Reynaldo since 1880.