Rejino
A masculine name of Latin origin meaning "king" or "regal".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Rejino. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rejino today is around 77 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rejino births was 1943 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rejino. 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 Rejino is about 77 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Rejinos were born before 1959.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rejino. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1943
6 babies that year
Average age
77
years old
1961 SSA rank
#3,973
Tracked since 1923
Popularity
Rejino: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rejino from the 1920s through to the 1960s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 11 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1940s peak, Rejino remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rejino 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 Rejino during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rejinos live
Origin
Meaning and history of Rejino
The given name Rejino has its origins in the Latin language and dates back to ancient Roman times. It is derived from the Latin word "rēgīnāre," which means "to reign" or "to rule." This suggests that the name likely held connotations of power, authority, and leadership in its early usage.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Rejino can be found in ancient Roman texts and historical records, where it was used as a masculine given name. It is believed that the name was initially adopted by Roman aristocratic families, possibly to signify their high social status and ambitions of ruling or governing.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Rejino was Rejino Calvus, a Roman senator and orator who lived in the 1st century BC. He was a renowned public speaker and a contemporary of the famous Roman statesman and philosopher, Cicero.
In the 3rd century AD, there was a notable Roman military commander named Rejino Quintus, who played a crucial role in defending the Roman Empire against the invading Germanic tribes. His victories and leadership earned him widespread recognition and respect among his contemporaries.
During the Middle Ages, the name Rejino gained popularity in various parts of Europe, particularly in Italy and Spain. One prominent figure bearing this name was Rejino de Medici, a member of the influential Medici family of Florence, Italy, who lived in the 15th century. He was a skilled diplomat and played a significant role in the cultural and political affairs of his time.
In the 16th century, there was a Spanish explorer and navigator named Rejino de Rosas, who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his historic circumnavigation of the globe. De Rosas kept detailed logs and accounts of the voyage, which provided valuable insights into the exploration of the time.
Another notable figure with the name Rejino was Rejino Caro, a Venezuelan poet and writer who lived in the 19th century. He was known for his lyrical and romantic works, which celebrated the natural beauty and cultural heritage of his homeland.
While the name Rejino has its roots in ancient Rome and was prevalent in various parts of Europe during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods, its usage has become less common in modern times. However, it remains a unique and historically significant name with a rich cultural heritage.
People
Rejino + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rejino 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
Rejino: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rejino?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rejino 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Rejino a common name?
We classify Rejino as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 27 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rejino most popular?
The single biggest year for Rejino was 1943, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rejino is about 77 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rejino a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rejino 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.
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.