Reginald means ruler's counsel or king's adviser — from the Germanic regin (counsel) and wald (ruler). Reggie Jackson IS Mr. October — the most clutch baseball player in postseason history. Reginald IS the most regally English long-form. Three syllables of Mr.-October-most-clutch, the most regally English, and Germanic king's-adviser.
Reginald means king's adviser. Reggie Jackson IS Mr. October — most clutch in postseason history.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Germanic; Reggie Jackson (born 1946).
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Today
Reginald remains a beloved choice, ranking #963 in the US. 112,157 babies have been named Reginald since 1880.
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How popular is Reginald?
1962peak year
Reginald appears in U.S. registration data going all the way back to 1880, when records begin. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1962, 2,646 babies received the name (ranked #133). Today it sits around #963, with roughly 231 babies named Reginald each year. Reginald's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 112,157 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Reginald's Life Path 8 is the achiever's number — Mr.-October achievement. People named Reginald tend to be regal, clutch, and gifted at being the most clutch in October.
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