Reno
Boy nameReno has been given to 4,182 babies in the U.S. since 1886. It peaked in 1994.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
4,182
Peak year
1994 (128 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1886
10-year trend
0%
Gender split
1% girls / 99% boys
Rank through the decades
Reno's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1925 | #923 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Reno — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Reno.
FAQ
How popular is the name Reno?
Reno has been given to 4,182 babies in the U.S. since 1886. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Reno peak?
Reno peaked in 1994, when 128 babies were given the name.
Is Reno a girl or boy name?
Reno is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named Reno are boys).
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