Reginald
Boy nameReginald has been given to 112,308 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1962.
Meaning & origin /ˈɹɛd͡ʒɪnəld/
From Latin Reginaldus, Latinization of names deriving from Proto-Germanic *Raginawaldaz.
Origin: Germanic languages
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
112,308
Peak year
1962 (2,668 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▼ -40%
Gender split
1% girls / 99% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Reginald — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Famous people named Reginald
Rex Harrison
British actor (1908–1990)
Reginald Pole
English cardinal, the last Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury
Reginald Fessenden
Canadian radio pioneer (1866–1932)
Reginald VelJohnson
American actor
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Reginald.
FAQ
How popular is the name Reginald?
Reginald has been given to 112,308 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Reginald peak?
Reginald peaked in 1962, when 2,668 babies were given the name.
Is Reginald a girl or boy name?
Reginald is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named Reginald are boys).
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