Reynold
Meaningcounsel power · English
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #576 in 1903
7 babies were named Reynold in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,094 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1893–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Reynold, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Reynold would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryReynold first shows up in US birth records in 1893, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 132 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1903, when it ranked #576. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendReynold has slipped 3,094 places over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Reynold means “counsel power”. Our records link it to English and German roots.
About the name Reynold
Reynold is a boy name of English and German origin meaning “counsel power”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-old”. US birth records list Reynold for boys from 1893 to 2025, in 128 of those 133 years. Its best year was 1903, when it ranked #576 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 29 | 34,247 boys |
| 1900s | 48 | 20,964 boys |
| 1910s | 76 | 13,163 boys |
| 1920s | 68 | 14,721 boys |
| 1930s | 64 | 15,630 boys |
| 1940s | 46 | 21,848 boys |
| 1950s | 32 | 31,746 boys |
| 1960s | 23 | 42,992 boys |
| 1970s | 16 | 62,814 boys |
| 1980s | 12 | 80,257 boys |
| 1990s | 7.6 | 131,234 boys |
| 2000s | 5.4 | 184,843 boys |
| 2010s | 5.3 | 187,617 boys |
| 2020s | 4.6 | 215,827 boys |
Other spellings of Reynold
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Reynold
What does the name Reynold mean?
Reynold means “counsel power” in English.
What is the origin of the name Reynold?
Reynold has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Reynold a boy or girl name?
Reynold is a boy name.
How popular is the name Reynold?
Reynold ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1903 (#576).