Reginald
Reginald first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1962, when 2,647 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Reginald popular?
Vintage Reginald is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1962.
| 2020s | 1,155 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,068 | |
| 2000s | 5,271 | |
| 1990s | 9,724 | |
| 1980s | 13,500 | |
| 1970s | 17,191 | |
| 1960s | 24,921 | |
| 1950s | 19,338 | |
| 1940s | 7,090 | |
| 1930s | 3,864 | |
| 1920s | 3,699 | |
| 1910s | 1,929 | |
| 1900s | 439 | |
| 1890s | 231 | |
| 1880s | 131 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Reginald mean?
From Germanic 'ragin' ('counsel, advice') + 'wald' ('rule, power'), i.e. 'ruler by counsel' / 'counsel-power'. Note: this is 'ruler/power', NOT literally 'king'. Reynold and Ronald are closely related forms.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Reginald mean?
Reginald means counsel-ruler. From Germanic 'ragin' ('counsel, advice') + 'wald' ('rule, power'), i.e. 'ruler by counsel' / 'counsel-power'. Note: this is 'ruler/power', NOT literally 'king'. Reynold and Ronald are closely related forms.
What is the origin of the name Reginald?
Reginald is of germanic origin.
How do you pronounce Reginald?
Reginald is pronounced “REJ-ih-nuld.”
Is Reginald a boy or a girl name?
Reginald is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Reginald a popular name right now?
Reginald is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1962.
How popular is the name Reginald?
In 2025, Reginald ranked #1284 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Reginald most popular?
Reginald was most popular in 1962, when about 2,647 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Reginald?
Names similar to Reginald include Herman, Randolph, Rudolph, Hugo, Bernard.
What names go well with Reginald?
germanic names that pair well with Reginald include Robert, William, Charles, Emma, Walter.