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Reynolds

Boy

Meaning of Reynolds: English: 'son of Reynold'

Reynolds is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 3976th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#3976

26 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

1,805

First recorded 1888 · peak 2024

Trend

rising

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 0 babies1982: 7 babies1983: 9 babies1984: 6 babies1985: 11 babies1986: 8 babies1987: 11 babies1988: 11 babies1989: 5 babies1990: 7 babies19901991: 8 babies1992: 6 babies1993: 8 babies1994: 7 babies1995: 6 babies1996: 7 babies1997: 11 babies1998: 0 babies1999: 8 babies2000: 5 babies20002001: 9 babies2002: 0 babies2003: 0 babies2004: 9 babies2005: 9 babies2006: 13 babies2007: 5 babies2008: 15 babies2009: 7 babies2010: 11 babies20102011: 12 babies2012: 9 babies2013: 15 babies2014: 22 babies2015: 19 babies2016: 24 babies2017: 27 babies2018: 21 babies2019: 29 babies2020: 19 babies20202021: 19 babies2022: 31 babies2023: 32 babies2024: 37 babies2025: 26 babies
US babies named Reynolds per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 37.

Gender split

93% boys · 7% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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