Reynelda
A feminine name potentially derived from Germanic elements meaning "counsel" and "battle".
Name Census estimates that about 27 living Americans carry the first name Reynelda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Reynelda today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Reynelda births was 1981 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Reynelda. 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 Reynelda. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
27
~ 1 in 12,694,605 Americans
Peak year
1981
10 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
1984 SSA rank
#11,706
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Reynelda: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Reynelda 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 Reynelda 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 | 0 | 29 | 29 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Reynelda
The name Reynelda is a feminine given name with origins tracing back to the Germanic languages. It is a compound name derived from the Old High German elements "ragin" meaning "counsel" or "advice" and "hild" meaning "battle" or "combat." The name is believed to have emerged during the early medieval period, around the 5th to 10th centuries, when Germanic tribes were widespread across Europe.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Reynelda can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents from the Benedictine monastery of Fulda in present-day Germany. This codex contains a record from the 9th century mentioning a noblewoman named Reynelda who was a benefactor of the monastery.
In the 11th century, a nun named Reynelda is mentioned in the chronicles of the Benedictine abbey of Reichenau, located on an island in Lake Constance, Germany. She is described as a highly respected member of the religious community and is believed to have lived during the reign of Emperor Henry IV (1050-1106).
During the High Middle Ages, the name Reynelda was associated with several notable figures. One such individual was Reynelda of Nevers, a French noblewoman who lived in the 12th century and was known for her involvement in the political affairs of the County of Nevers.
In the 13th century, a Benedictine abbess named Reynelda is recorded in the annals of the Monastery of St. Walburg in Eichstätt, Bavaria. She is credited with overseeing the construction of several buildings and the expansion of the monastery's library during her tenure.
Another notable figure with the name Reynelda was a German mystic and writer who lived in the 14th century. Known as Reynelda of Strasbourg, she authored several spiritual texts and was revered for her pious lifestyle and teachings.
While the name Reynelda was more prevalent in Germanic regions during the medieval period, it also found its way into other parts of Europe. In the 15th century, a Spanish noblewoman named Reynelda de Guzmán is mentioned in historical records as a benefactor of various religious institutions in the Kingdom of Castile.
People
Reynelda + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Reynelda 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
Reynelda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Reynelda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 27 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Reynelda 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 12,694,605 US residents.
Is Reynelda a common name?
We classify Reynelda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 44.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 29 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Reynelda most popular?
The single biggest year for Reynelda was 1981, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Reynelda is about 44 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 Reynelda in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Reynelda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Reynelda in the SSA data are female. 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 Reynelda still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Reynelda 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 Reynelda 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 are named Reynelda?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.