Raynaldo Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Raynaldo originates from the Germanic name Raginwald, meaning 'counsel ruler'. It has evolved through various forms in different languages, reflecting its rich linguistic history. The name is currently viewed positively, symbolizing strength and leadership. There is no biblical relevance associated with it.
The name Raynaldo is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Raynaldo has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Raynaldo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6451st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2694th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1458th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1947th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3070th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7186th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14787th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Raynaldo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Raynaldo"
Pronunciation
/reɪˈnɑːl.doʊ/
Origin
Spanish, Italian
Etymology
Raynaldo is derived from the Germanic name Raginwald, which is composed of the elements 'ragin' meaning 'counsel' and 'wald' meaning 'rule'. The name has been adapted in various languages, notably in Spanish and Italian.
Meaning
Counsel ruler
Language Evolution
Raginwald (Old High German), Reginald (Old French), Reynold (Middle English), Raynaldo (Spanish/Italian)
Historical Usage
Raynaldo gained popularity in the Spanish-speaking world, particularly in the 20th century as a variant of the more traditional Reginald.
Variants & Derivatives
Reynaldo, Reginald, Rinaldo
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Raynaldo is perceived as a strong and noble name, often associated with leadership and wisdom.
Famous People
Raynaldo de la Cruz, a notable artist, Raynaldo Santos, a prominent athlete
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Raynaldo"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Raynaldo"
"Raynaldo" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 6451st of 7545 | 11 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2694th of 6773 | 147 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1458th of 7552 | 543 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1947th of 10718 | 359 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3070th of 16616 | 297 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7186th of 24088 | 153 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 14787th of 23106 | 29 |
Regional Popularity of "Raynaldo" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
54.44% 1281st/2353 |
73.11% 1131st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
56.76% 1264th/2227 |
63.70% 1548th/2430 |
30.74% 877th/2853 |
42.56% 1181st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
55.90% 1947th/3483 |
30.96% 1089th/3518 |
45.99% 1860th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
35.29% 1833rd/5194 |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
44.63% 3264th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Raynaldo" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Raynaldo"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Raynaldo" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.