Reno Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Reno has Spanish origins, meaning 'reindeer'. It evolved from the Spanish language into English usage, particularly through association with the city of Reno, Nevada. It carries connotations of adventure and the outdoors, with no significant biblical relevance.
The name Reno is most popular in Maine, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Reno 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, 'Reno' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 986th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1360th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1432nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1561st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1574th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2565th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3965th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 20144th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Reno' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Reno"
Pronunciation
/ˈriːnoʊ/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
The name Reno is derived from the Spanish word 'reno', which means 'reindeer'. It may also be associated with the city of Reno in Nevada, which was named after a Union general during the American Civil War.
Meaning
reindeer
Language Evolution
Reno (Spanish), Reno (English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly due to the rise of the city of Reno as a cultural and gambling hub.
Variants & Derivatives
Ren, Rena
Modern Popularity & Image
Reno is often associated with notions of adventure and the outdoors, reflecting its cultural ties to the state of Nevada.
Famous People
Reno Sweeney (fictional character from the musical 'Anything Goes'), Reno Mahe (American football player)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Reno"
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 "Reno"
"Reno" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 986th of 7545 | 777 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1360th of 6773 | 461 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1432nd of 7552 | 566 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1561st of 10718 | 497 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1574th of 16616 | 799 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2565th of 24088 | 691 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3965th of 23106 | 320 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 9107th of 9107 | 5 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 20144th of 27321 | 17 |
Regional Popularity of "Reno" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
58.12% 823rd/1416 |
48.08% 663rd/1379 |
90.19% 2134th/2366 |
48.77% 557th/1142 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
56.02% 866th/1546 |
52.51% 817th/1556 |
- |
67.23% 1040th/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
46.43% 1034th/2227 |
54.94% 1335th/2430 |
74.55% 2127th/2853 |
34.31% 952nd/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
49.30% 1448th/2937 |
- |
61.74% 2172nd/3518 |
31.40% 1270th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
40.24% 1483rd/3685 |
46.75% 2092nd/4475 |
33.85% 1758th/5194 |
21.67% 1369th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
44.96% 2060th/4582 |
76.12% 3931st/5164 |
37.84% 2767th/7313 |
33.24% 2481st/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
74.46% 5080th/6822 |
48.04% 3015th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Reno" 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 "Reno"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Reno" 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.