Regionald
A masculine name derived from Latin referring to someone from a royal or regal lineage.
Name Census estimates that about 38 living Americans carry the first name Regionald. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Regionald today is around 63 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Regionald births was 1958 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Regionald. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Regionald. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
38
~ 1 in 9,019,851 Americans
Peak year
1958
8 babies that year
Average age
63
years old
1980 SSA rank
#7,057
Tracked since 1953
Popularity
Regionald: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Regionald from the 1950s through to the 1980s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 23 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Regionald 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 Regionald during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Regionald
The given name Regionald has its origins deeply rooted in the ancient Frankish culture, tracing back to the early Middle Ages around the 5th century CE. It is derived from the Germanic words "reid," meaning counsel or advice, and "walt," signifying rule or authority. The name was initially associated with individuals who held positions of wisdom and governance within their communities.
During the Merovingian dynasty, which ruled the Frankish kingdoms from the 5th to the 8th centuries, the name Regionald gained prominence. It was commonly bestowed upon those who served as advisors or counselors to the Frankish kings, reflecting their esteemed roles in guiding important decisions and shaping the course of the realm.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Regionald can be found in the Frankish chronicles of the 7th century, where a nobleman bearing this name is mentioned as a trusted confidant to King Clovis II. This historical reference underscores the significance and prestige associated with the name during that era.
Throughout the Middle Ages, several notable individuals carried the name Regionald. In the 9th century, Regionald of Prüm was a renowned Benedictine abbot who played a crucial role in the monastic reform movement within the Carolingian Empire. His contributions to religious scholarship and spiritual guidance left a lasting impact on the monastic communities of his time.
Another prominent figure was Regionald of Cologne, a revered bishop who lived in the 10th century. He was celebrated for his unwavering commitment to the Church and his efforts in promoting education and charitable works within his diocese.
In the 11th century, Regionald the Wise emerged as a respected scholar and philosopher. His writings on ethics, metaphysics, and natural philosophy influenced the intellectual discourse of the period and garnered him recognition among the learned circles of his time.
The name Regionald also found its way into the annals of medieval literature. In the epic poem "The Song of Roland," a character named Regionald is portrayed as a valiant knight who fought alongside the legendary Roland at the Battle of Roncevaux Pass.
While the name Regionald has become less common in modern times, its historical significance and associations with wisdom, counsel, and authority continue to resonate. The legacy of those who bore this name serves as a testament to the enduring influence of the Frankish culture and the values it upheld.
People
Regionald + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Regionald 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
Regionald: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Regionald?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 38 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Regionald 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 9,019,851 US residents.
Is Regionald a common name?
We classify Regionald as "Very Rare". It ranks above 50.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 46 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Regionald most popular?
The single biggest year for Regionald was 1958, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Regionald is about 63 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 Regionald in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Regionald a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Regionald 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 Regionald still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Regionald 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 Regionald 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 share the name Regionald?
Find out how many Americans are named Regionald on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.