Reginold
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
522 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1965 Peak Popularity Year
23 Peak Births

Reginold Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Reginold is a name of Old Germanic origin, meaning 'wise ruler.' It evolved through various forms over time and is associated with traits of wisdom and leadership. The name does not have biblical relevance, but it gained popularity during the Middle Ages. Today, it is perceived as a vintage name with a classic appeal, and some notable figures bear variations of this name.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Reginold"

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Pronunciation

/ˈrɛdʒɪnɔld/

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Origin

Old Germanic

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Etymology

The name Reginold is derived from the Old Germanic elements 'ragin,' meaning 'counsel' or 'advice,' and 'wald,' meaning 'rule' or 'power.' Thus, the name can be interpreted as 'wise ruler' or 'counsel power.'

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Meaning

wise ruler

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Language Evolution

Reginold, Regenold, Reinhold

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Historical Usage

Reginold has been used since the Middle Ages, particularly in German-speaking regions, and it has seen fluctuating popularity over the centuries.

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Variants & Derivatives

Reginald, Reynold, Reinhold

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Reginold is considered a unique and somewhat archaic name, often viewed as vintage or classic, appealing to those interested in historical names.

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Famous People

Reginold M. Acker, Reginold V. Smith

📊 Reginold Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Reginold Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Less Common name with 23 peak births in 1965

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 1 US states, with strongest presence in Texas

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 5 different American generations with varying popularity

Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Reginold"

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 "Reginold"

"Reginold" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 4651st of 6773 33
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 2345th of 7552 228
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 2728th of 10718 212
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 10692nd of 16616 27
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 16764th of 24088 22

Regional Popularity of "Reginold" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 74.55%
2127th/2853
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - 64.38%
2265th/3518
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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Regional Popularity of "Reginold" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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State-by-State Popularity of "Reginold"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Reginold" 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.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Reginold" in the United States

The name Reginold is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) 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, Reginold has been stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Reginold' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4651st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2345th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2728th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10692nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 16764th out of 24088 names. Discover how the name 'Reginold' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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