Reynolds
Reynolds is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Reginald; ruler's counselor or powerful counsel.
Origin and history
Reynolds originates as an English surname meaning son of Reginald or ruler's advisor. Historically derived from Germanic components for counsel and power, it has transitioned into a classical surname-as-given-name in the United States. Though uncommon, it maintains steady, moderate usage as a distinctive given name.
Popularity in the United States
1,674 babies in the United States have been named Reynolds since 1880. It ranks #3104 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1823.
States where it is most popular
- PA (62.8 %)
- TX (14 %)
- GA (11.6 %)
- NY (11.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 7 |
| 1900-1910 | 23 |
| 1910-1920 | 181 |
| 1920-1930 | 229 |
| 1930-1940 | 192 |
| 1940-1950 | 198 |
| 1950-1960 | 181 |
| 1960-1970 | 136 |
| 1970-1980 | 84 |
| 1980-1990 | 76 |
| 1990-2000 | 68 |
| 2000-2010 | 72 |
| 2010-2019 | 118 |
| 2020-2029 | 104 |
Nicknames
Ren, Rey
Fun facts
- The name originally developed in medieval England to designate the son or descendant of Reginald.
- Reynolds is part of a long-standing U.S. naming tradition of adopting family surnames as first names.