Reynold
From Anglo-Norman Reinald, from Proto-Germanic *Raginawaldaz brought to England by Normans and partly merged with the earlier equivalent Ronald, from Old Norse Rǫgnvaldr.
Every Reynold since 1893 — 4,672 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Reynold
Reynold is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,447 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1893, 4,672 American babies have been named Reynold. Its peak came in 1922, when 92 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Reynold stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Reynold year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #10,447 |
| 2024 | 6 | #12,044 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,568 |
| 2022 | 6 | #12,013 |
| 2021 | 10 | #8,037 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,951 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,527 |
| 2018 | 10 | #8,037 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,685 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9,492 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,395 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,640 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,936 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,571 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,394 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,645 |
| 2009 | 5 | #14,053 |
| 2008 | 10 | #8,163 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,576 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6,816 |
| 2005 | 11 | #7,009 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,882 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,815 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,280 |
| 2001 | 15 | #5,083 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,994 |
| 1995 | 14 | #4,459 |
| 1990 | 26 | #2,603 |
| 1985 | 25 | #2,212 |
| 1980 | 32 | #1,796 |
| 1975 | 26 | #1,872 |
| 1970 | 31 | #1,541 |
| 1965 | 32 | #1,376 |
| 1960 | 51 | #1,095 |
| 1955 | 75 | #852 |
| 1950 | 91 | #720 |
| 1945 | 64 | #773 |
| 1940 | 68 | #747 |
| 1935 | 55 | #849 |
| 1930 | 77 | #717 |
| 1925 | 78 | #745 |
| 1920 | 73 | #781 |
| 1915 | 77 | #665 |
| 1910 | 15 | #814 |
| 1905 | 7 | #1,070 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | 7 | #962 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Reynold mean?
From Anglo-Norman Reinald, from Proto-Germanic *Raginawaldaz brought to England by Normans and partly merged with the earlier equivalent Ronald, from Old Norse Rǫgnvaldr.
How popular is the name Reynold in 2025?
Reynold ranked #10,447 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Reynold?
4,672 babies have been named Reynold in the United States since 1893, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Reynold most popular?
Reynold peaked in 1922, when 92 newborns received the name.
Is Reynold a boy or girl name?
Reynold is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Reynold rising or falling?
Reynold is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.