The root form of Reginald is
Raginwald — meaning Wise ruler, counsel power.
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Modern usage
Reginald remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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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
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