Renauldo
Of Spanish origin, meaning brave counselor.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Renauldo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Renauldo today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Renauldo births was 1984 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Renauldo. 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 Renauldo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1984
5 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
1984 SSA rank
#7,086
Tracked since 1984
Popularity
Renauldo: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Renauldo 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 Renauldo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Renauldo
The name Renauldo is a masculine given name with origins in the Romance languages, specifically French and Italian. It is a variant form of the name Renaud or Rinaldo, which can be traced back to the Germanic name Reinwald, composed of the elements "ragin" meaning "counsel" and "waldan" meaning "to rule."
The earliest recorded use of the name Renauldo dates back to the 8th century, when it appeared in various chronicles and historical records from the Frankish Empire. It gained particular prominence during the Middle Ages, associated with chivalric tales and epic poetry.
One of the most famous bearers of the name was Renauldo Rinaldi, an Italian poet and scholar from the 13th century (c. 1228-1291). His works, including the collection "Il Canzoniere," earned him a reputation as a prominent figure in the Sicilian School of poetry.
Another notable figure was Renauldo de Montauban, a legendary French knight and one of the central characters in the medieval chanson de geste "The Four Sons of Aymon." This epic tale, dating back to the 12th century, recounts his exploits and those of his brothers in their conflict with Charlemagne.
In the 16th century, Renauldo Sartori (c. 1510-1572) was an Italian engraver and goldsmith from Venice, renowned for his exquisite metalwork and contributions to the Renaissance art movement.
The name also appeared in religious contexts, with Renauldo Capucci (1497-1565), an Italian Roman Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of Ravello and later as the Bishop of Chieti.
Another historical figure was Renauldo de Châtillon (c. 1124-1187), a French nobleman and military leader who played a crucial role in the Crusades, eventually becoming the Prince of Antioch.
These examples showcase the historical prominence and diverse backgrounds of individuals who bore the name Renauldo, spanning various fields such as literature, art, religion, and military endeavors.
People
Renauldo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Renauldo 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
Renauldo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Renauldo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Renauldo 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Renauldo a common name?
We classify Renauldo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% 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 Renauldo most popular?
The single biggest year for Renauldo was 1984, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Renauldo is about 40 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 Renauldo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Renauldo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Renauldo 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 Renauldo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Renauldo 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 Renauldo 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 Renauldo?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.