Reno
Boy name · American · Latin · Spanish
Meaningfrom Reno, Nevada · English
- US rank
- #4,396
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #758 in 1886
23 babies were named Reno in the US in 2025. It has climbed 30 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1921–2025
US births per million boys, 1886–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Reno you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 74,074 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Reno, 23 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Reno would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryReno first shows up in US birth records in 1886, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 139 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1886, when it ranked #758. Today it's #4,396, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowReno was 2.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 34,483 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 74,074.
- TrendReno has climbed 30 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,396. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Reno means “from Reno, Nevada”. Our records link it to American, Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Reno
Reno is a boy name of American, Latin and Spanish origin meaning “from Reno, Nevada”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-eno”. US birth records list Reno for boys from 1886 to 2025, in 123 of those 140 years. Its best year was 1886, when it ranked #758 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,396, with 23 babies.
Origin:American namesLatin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.5 | 2,195,122 girls |
| 1990s | 1.6 | 631,579 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 16 | 63,291 boys |
| 1890s | 15 | 67,069 boys |
| 1900s | 17 | 57,904 boys |
| 1910s | 48 | 20,982 boys |
| 1920s | 44 | 22,568 boys |
| 1930s | 25 | 39,667 boys |
| 1940s | 13 | 78,555 boys |
| 1950s | 14 | 72,307 boys |
| 1960s | 19 | 53,677 boys |
| 1970s | 20 | 51,256 boys |
| 1980s | 15 | 67,114 boys |
| 1990s | 42 | 24,004 boys |
| 2000s | 18 | 57,013 boys |
| 2010s | 15 | 68,776 boys |
| 2020s | 16 | 63,627 boys |
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Questions about the name Reno
What does the name Reno mean?
Reno means “from Reno, Nevada” in English.
What is the origin of the name Reno?
Reno has American, Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Reno a boy or girl name?
Reno is a boy name.
How popular is the name Reno?
Reno ranked #4,396 for US boys in 2025, given to 23 babies. Its best year was 1886 (#758).