Reznor
A masculine name of Yiddish origin meaning "razor's edge" or "sharp-edged".
Name Census estimates that about 152 living Americans carry the first name Reznor. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Reznor today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Reznor births was 2017 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Reznor. 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.
People living today
152
~ 1 in 2,254,963 Americans
Peak year
2017
17 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,760
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Reznor: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Reznor from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 105 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Reznor 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 Reznor 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 Reznor
The name Reznor is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots or cultural origins from ancient languages or civilizations. The name is believed to be a creative, constructed name, potentially inspired by the word "razor" or the German word "reizend" meaning "charming" or "attractive."
One of the earliest and most notable people to bear the name Reznor is Trent Reznor, the American singer, songwriter, and record producer, born in 1965. He is the founder and primary creative force behind the industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails, which rose to prominence in the late 1980s and 1990s. Trent Reznor's unique and influential music style, as well as his distinctive first name, have contributed significantly to the recognition and popularity of the name Reznor.
Another individual named Reznor is Reznor Roberson, an American football player who played as a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) from 1991 to 1998. He was born in 1968 and played for several teams, including the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints.
In the field of literature, there is Reznor Naughtbred, a character in the fantasy novel series "The Cloven Land Trilogy" by John Taylor. The character is described as a powerful wizard and a central figure in the novels, which were published in the early 2000s.
A lesser-known individual named Reznor is Reznor Knutsen, a Norwegian artist and sculptor born in 1945. His work primarily focuses on abstract metal sculptures, and he has had several exhibitions showcasing his art throughout Norway and Europe.
Lastly, there is Reznor Macfarlane, a Canadian-born entrepreneur and technology executive, born in 1972. He co-founded and served as the CEO of a successful software company based in Silicon Valley, which was eventually acquired by a larger tech firm in the late 2010s.
While the name Reznor is relatively uncommon and lacks a deep historical or cultural background, it has gained some prominence in recent decades due to notable individuals bearing this unique moniker, particularly in the entertainment and business sectors.
People
Reznor + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Reznor 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
Reznor: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Reznor?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 152 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Reznor 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 2,254,963 US residents.
Is Reznor a common name?
We classify Reznor as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 153 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Reznor most popular?
The single biggest year for Reznor was 2017, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Reznor is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Reznor a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Reznor 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.