Renaldo Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Renaldo is a name with Italian and Spanish roots, derived from the Germanic name Reginald, meaning 'ruler's advisor'. It has evolved through historical forms like Reginald and Reinaldo. The name is commonly associated with strong leadership traits. There is no direct biblical relevance. Renaldo has gained popularity in Spanish-speaking regions and is viewed positively in modern contexts.
The name Renaldo is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) 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, Renaldo 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, 'Renaldo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2680th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2716th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1335th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1326th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1491st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4731st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7093rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Renaldo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Renaldo"
Pronunciation
/rɪˈnɑːl.doʊ/
Origin
Italian/Spanish
Etymology
Renaldo is derived from the Germanic name 'Reginald', which originates from the elements 'ragin' meaning 'advice' and 'wald' meaning 'rule'. It has evolved through various forms in different cultures.
Meaning
ruler's advisor
Language Evolution
Reginald, Reinaldo, Renaldo
Historical Usage
Renaldo has gained popularity primarily in Spanish-speaking countries and has seen usage in Italian contexts as well. Its rise can be linked to variations of the name Reginald during the Middle Ages.
Variants & Derivatives
Reinaldo, Rinaldo, Renaud
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Renaldo is perceived as a strong and charismatic name, commonly associated with leadership and nobility.
Famous People
Renaldo Nehemiah, Renaldo Balkman, Renaldo 'Ren' McLain
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Renaldo"
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 "Renaldo"
"Renaldo" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2680th of 7545 | 151 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2716th of 6773 | 144 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1335th of 7552 | 639 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1326th of 10718 | 659 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1491st of 16616 | 863 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4731st of 24088 | 283 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 7093rd of 23106 | 135 |
Regional Popularity of "Renaldo" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
91.44% 1261st/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
43.06% 959th/2227 |
40.16% 976th/2430 |
65.30% 1863rd/2853 |
37.44% 1039th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
40.25% 1182nd/2937 |
36.15% 1259th/3483 |
34.05% 1198th/3518 |
44.21% 1788th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
48.92% 2189th/4475 |
21.70% 1127th/5194 |
42.98% 2715th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
51.89% 3795th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Renaldo" 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 "Renaldo"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Renaldo" 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.