Reynolds
Meaningson of Reynold · English
- US rank
- #5,208
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #858 in 1901
18 babies were named Reynolds in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,088 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1888–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Reynolds you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 95,238 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Reynolds, 18 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Reynolds would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryReynolds first shows up in US birth records in 1888, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 137 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1901, when it ranked #858. Today it's #5,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowReynolds is 4.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 400,000 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 95,238.
- TrendReynolds has climbed 1,088 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,208. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlReynolds is given to both boys and girls: 69% of the 26 babies named Reynolds in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Reynolds means “son of Reynold”. Our records link it to English and Irish roots.
About the name Reynolds
Reynolds is a boy name of English and Irish origin meaning “son of Reynold”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-lds”. US birth records list Reynolds for boys from 1888 to 2025, in 116 of those 138 years. Its best year was 1901, when it ranked #858 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,208, with 18 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 21 | 48,309 boys |
| 1890s | 6.0 | 167,785 boys |
| 1900s | 18 | 55,371 boys |
| 1910s | 26 | 38,285 boys |
| 1920s | 21 | 48,170 boys |
| 1930s | 18 | 54,795 boys |
| 1940s | 14 | 72,411 boys |
| 1950s | 9.0 | 111,235 boys |
| 1960s | 7.0 | 142,045 boys |
| 1970s | 5.0 | 198,413 boys |
| 1980s | 4.1 | 243,309 boys |
| 1990s | 3.5 | 285,714 boys |
| 2000s | 3.6 | 280,112 boys |
| 2010s | 6.3 | 158,983 boys |
| 2020s | 10 | 99,668 boys |
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 Reynolds
What does the name Reynolds mean?
Reynolds means “son of Reynold” in English.
What is the origin of the name Reynolds?
Reynolds has English, Irish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Reynolds a boy or girl name?
Reynolds is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Reynolds?
Reynolds ranked #5,208 for US boys in 2025, given to 18 babies. Its best year was 1901 (#858).