Raynoldo
Masculine name of Spanish origin translating to "counsel power" or "mighty counselor".
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Raynoldo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Raynoldo today is around 86 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raynoldo births was 1951 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raynoldo. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Raynoldo is about 86 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Raynoldos were born before 1950.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Raynoldo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1951
5 babies that year
Average age
86
years old
1951 SSA rank
#4,133
Tracked since 1951
Popularity
Raynoldo: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Raynoldo by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Raynoldo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Raynoldo
The given name Raynoldo has its roots in the Spanish and Italian languages, emerging during the Middle Ages. It is a variant of the more common name Reynaldo, which in turn derives from the Germanic name Reinwald, formed from the elements "ragin" (counsel) and "wald" (ruler).
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Raynoldo can be traced back to the 11th century, when it appeared in various historical records from the regions of Spain and Italy. During this time, the name was often associated with nobility and those holding positions of power and influence.
While the name Raynoldo does not have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it shares its Germanic roots with names like Reinhold and Reynold, which were more prevalent in medieval Europe. The spelling variations of Raynoldo, such as Rainoldo and Rainaldo, were also used interchangeably during this period.
One of the earliest notable figures to bear the name Raynoldo was Raynoldo de Borgoña (1075-1149), a Spanish nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the Reconquista, the centuries-long effort to retake the Iberian Peninsula from Moorish rule.
Another prominent figure was Raynoldo Bassano (1558-1624), an Italian composer and instrumentalist who served as a court musician to the Duke of Mantua. His works for lute and other string instruments were highly regarded during the Renaissance period.
In the 17th century, Raynoldo Nibbio (1596-1667) was an Italian painter and architect who made significant contributions to the Baroque style, particularly in his native city of Modena.
Moving forward to the 19th century, Raynoldo Hahn (1875-1947) was a Venezuelan-born French composer, conductor, and music critic who played a pivotal role in the revival of French operetta and contributed to the development of the French art song genre.
Raynoldo Hawkins (1887-1941) was an American jazz clarinetist and bandleader who was a prominent figure in the early years of jazz music in New Orleans, leading one of the city's most popular dance bands during the 1920s and 1930s.
People
Raynoldo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raynoldo as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Raynoldo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raynoldo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raynoldo going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Raynoldo a common name?
We classify Raynoldo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raynoldo most popular?
The single biggest year for Raynoldo was 1951, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raynoldo is about 86 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Raynoldo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Raynoldo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Raynoldo in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Raynoldo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Raynoldo in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Raynoldo can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Raynoldo?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.