Reinardo
Of Germanic origin meaning "brave counsel" or "wise adviser".
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Reinardo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Reinardo today is around 67 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Reinardo births was 1964 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Reinardo. 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 Reinardo is about 67 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Reinardos were born before 1969.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Reinardo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1964
5 babies that year
Average age
67
years old
1964 SSA rank
#4,493
Tracked since 1964
Popularity
Reinardo: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Reinardo 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 Reinardo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Reinardo
The given name Reinardo has its origins in the Germanic languages, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a variant of the name Reinhard, which is derived from the Old German words "ragin" meaning "counsel" and "hard" meaning "brave" or "hardy." Together, these components form the meaning "brave counselor" or "strong advisor."
In the early medieval period, the name Reinardo was commonly found in various regions of present-day Germany, the Netherlands, and parts of northern France. Historical records indicate that it was particularly prevalent among noble families and the ruling class during this era.
One of the earliest known mentions of the name Reinardo can be found in the 12th-century epic poem "Reinardus Vulpes" (Reynard the Fox), a satirical beast fable written in Latin. The central character, a cunning and mischievous fox named Reinardo, serves as a symbolic representation of the vices and follies of the aristocracy.
Throughout the centuries, several notable figures have borne the name Reinardo. One of the earliest was Reinardo of Zweibrücken (1369-1398), a German nobleman and Count of Zweibrücken-Bitsch. Another prominent figure was Reinardo I, Count of Hanau (1412-1451), who ruled the County of Hanau in modern-day Hesse, Germany.
In the 16th century, Reinardo Cifolco (1525-1591), an Italian composer and organist active in Venice, gained recognition for his contributions to the development of early baroque music. Around the same time, Reinardo Panziera (1560-1620), an Italian painter and architect from Bergamo, made his mark in the arts.
Moving into the 17th century, Reinardo van Gronsfeld (1622-1672), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his still life and portrait works, left a lasting impact on the art world. A few decades later, Reinardo Fuerschter (1685-1745), a German clockmaker from Dresden, gained renown for his intricate and innovative timepiece designs.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Reinardo, reflecting its enduring presence across various cultures and disciplines over the centuries.
People
Reinardo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Reinardo 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
Reinardo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Reinardo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Reinardo 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Reinardo a common name?
We classify Reinardo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% 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 Reinardo most popular?
The single biggest year for Reinardo was 1964, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Reinardo is about 67 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 Reinardo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Reinardo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Reinardo 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 Reinardo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Reinardo 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 Reinardo 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 common is the name Reinardo?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.