Reno
Every Reno since 1886 — 4,182 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Reno
Reno is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,505 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1886, 4,182 American babies have been named Reno. Its peak came in 1994, when 128 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Reno stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Reno year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 23 | #4,505 |
| 2024 | — | — | 35 | #3,377 |
| 2023 | — | — | 22 | #4,708 |
| 2022 | — | — | 29 | #3,852 |
| 2021 | — | — | 32 | #3,561 |
| 2020 | — | — | 22 | #4,515 |
| 2019 | — | — | 22 | #4,608 |
| 2018 | — | — | 35 | #3,291 |
| 2017 | — | — | 25 | #4,206 |
| 2016 | — | — | 26 | #4,070 |
| 2015 | — | — | 23 | #4,376 |
| 2014 | — | — | 18 | #5,217 |
| 2013 | — | — | 33 | #3,323 |
| 2012 | — | — | 29 | #3,693 |
| 2011 | — | — | 30 | #3,581 |
| 2010 | — | — | 32 | #3,431 |
| 2009 | — | — | 17 | #5,497 |
| 2008 | — | — | 22 | #4,509 |
| 2007 | — | — | 33 | #3,366 |
| 2006 | — | — | 36 | #3,070 |
| 2005 | — | — | 28 | #3,509 |
| 2004 | — | — | 36 | #2,870 |
| 2003 | — | — | 38 | #2,667 |
| 2002 | — | — | 30 | #3,073 |
| 2001 | — | — | 52 | #2,044 |
| 2000 | — | — | 57 | #1,868 |
| 1995 | 5 | #15,189 | 117 | #1,032 |
| 1990 | — | — | 33 | #2,204 |
| 1985 | — | — | 16 | #3,048 |
| 1980 | — | — | 28 | #1,992 |
| 1975 | — | — | 32 | #1,620 |
| 1970 | — | — | 32 | #1,517 |
| 1965 | — | — | 38 | #1,250 |
| 1960 | — | — | 46 | #1,163 |
| 1955 | — | — | 39 | #1,212 |
| 1950 | — | — | 27 | #1,422 |
| 1945 | — | — | 16 | #1,751 |
| 1940 | — | — | 17 | #1,729 |
| 1935 | — | — | 27 | #1,321 |
| 1930 | — | — | 45 | #1,034 |
| 1925 | — | — | 54 | #923 |
| 1920 | — | — | 48 | #1,001 |
| 1915 | — | — | 55 | #831 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | 5 | #1,386 |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | 7 | #864 |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Reno
- Reno Olsen Cyclist · b. 1947
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Reno in 2025?
Reno ranked #4,505 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Reno?
4,182 babies have been named Reno in the United States since 1886, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Reno most popular?
Reno peaked in 1994, when 128 newborns received the name.
Is Reno a boy or girl name?
Reno is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Reno rising or falling?
Reno is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Reno?
Well-known people named Reno include Reno Olsen (cyclist).