Reynold Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Reynold is of Old High German origin, meaning 'counsel power'. It evolved from 'Reginwald' through 'Reinhold' to its modern form. The name is associated with traits of strength and leadership, and it has no biblical relevance.
The name Reynold is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest 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, Reynold 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, 'Reynold' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 763rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 772nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 959th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1553rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2980th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6570th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8211th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Reynold' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Reynold"
Pronunciation
/ˈreɪnəld/
Origin
Old High German
Etymology
The name Reynold derives from the Old High German name 'Reginwald', which is composed of the elements 'regin', meaning 'counsel, advice', and 'wald', meaning 'rule, power'.
Meaning
counsel power
Language Evolution
Reginwald (Old High German), Reinhold (Middle High German), Reynold (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Reynold saw increased popularity in medieval Europe and was commonly used among the nobility, particularly in England and France.
Variants & Derivatives
Reginald, Reinhold, Ronald
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Reynold is less common but retains a vintage charm, often associated with strength and leadership.
Famous People
Reynold Poernomo, Australian chef and television personality, Reynold Macpherson, American politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Reynold"
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 "Reynold"
"Reynold" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 763rd of 7545 | 1,197 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 772nd of 6773 | 1,203 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 959th of 7552 | 1,147 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1553rd of 10718 | 500 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2980th of 16616 | 312 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6570th of 24088 | 174 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 8211th of 23106 | 107 |
Regional Popularity of "Reynold" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
37.43% 530th/1416 |
36.48% 503rd/1379 |
- |
81.87% 935th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
37.26% 576th/1546 |
32.65% 508th/1556 |
95.07% 2237th/2353 |
42.34% 655th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
41.40% 922nd/2227 |
29.05% 706th/2430 |
63.97% 1825th/2853 |
31.14% 864th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
35.03% 1220th/3483 |
55.91% 1967th/3518 |
36.72% 1485th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
53.68% 2402nd/4475 |
56.72% 2946th/5194 |
60.06% 3794th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Reynold" 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 "Reynold"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Reynold" 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.