Reynaldo
Boy name · #1649 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Reynaldo? In official American birth records, Reynaldo has been tracked continuously since 1908, giving it 117 years of documented American history.
Reynaldo is currently the #1649 boy name in the United States — 102 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1119, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 17,647 boys born in 2025 was named Reynaldo.
Babies named Reynaldo per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 117-year story
Reynaldo first appears in the Social Security records in 1908, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1991, when 345 boys were named Reynaldo — good for #546 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Reynaldo against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Reynaldo in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Reynaldo is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Reynaldo will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Reynaldo is most common
State-level data for Reynaldo is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Reynaldo
Statistically, parents drawn to Reynaldo tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Rolando, Arnoldo, Leopoldo, Raymundo, and Reymundo.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Reynaldo | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 102 | #1644 |
| 2024 | 92 | #1776 |
| 2023 | 111 | #1567 |
| 2022 | 108 | #1611 |
| 2021 | 121 | #1479 |
| 2020 | 122 | #1415 |
| 2019 | 140 | #1309 |
| 2018 | 136 | #1328 |
| 2017 | 155 | #1195 |
| 2016 | 144 | #1266 |
| 2015 | 171 | #1119 |
| 2014 | 139 | #1276 |
| 2013 | 134 | #1291 |
| 2012 | 138 | #1273 |
| 2011 | 176 | #1066 |
| 2010 | 175 | #1098 |
| 2009 | 213 | #948 |
| 2008 | 213 | #946 |
| 2007 | 241 | #861 |
| 2006 | 243 | #834 |
| 2005 | 232 | #814 |
| 2004 | 275 | #702 |
| 2003 | 215 | #809 |
| 2002 | 276 | #671 |
| 2001 | 273 | #666 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Reynaldo?
In official American birth records, the name Reynaldo first appeared in 1908 (over 117 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 117 years.
Is Reynaldo a popular boy name?
Reynaldo ranked #1649 among boys in 2025 with 102 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1119.
When was the name Reynaldo most popular?
Reynaldo peaked in 1991, when 345 American boys received the name (ranked #546 that year). Since 1991 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Reynaldo?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 17,647 newborn American boys was named Reynaldo. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.