Rienhold
A Germanic name meaning "counselor" or "mighty ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Rienhold. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rienhold today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rienhold births was 1917 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rienhold. 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 Rienhold. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1917
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1917 SSA rank
#4,462
Tracked since 1917
Popularity
Rienhold: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rienhold 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 Rienhold during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Rienhold
The name Rienhold is of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German words "rīhhi" meaning "ruler" or "powerful" and "waltan" meaning "to rule" or "to govern." It is a compound name that can be translated to mean "mighty ruler" or "powerful leader." The name first emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 9th to 11th centuries.
The earliest recorded use of the name Rienhold dates back to the 12th century, when it was mentioned in various medieval German chronicles and records. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Rienhold von Scheyern, a Bavarian nobleman who lived during the late 12th century.
Throughout history, the name Rienhold has been associated with several notable individuals. One of the most famous was Rienhold Bielfeld, a German writer and philosopher who lived from 1677 to 1738. He was known for his works on philosophy, history, and literature, and served as a tutor to the Prussian royal family.
Another prominent figure with the name Rienhold was Rienhold Niebuhr, an American theologian and political philosopher who lived from 1892 to 1971. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century and is best known for his contributions to Christian realism and his critique of liberal democracy.
In the field of science, Rienhold Haas was a German physicist and inventor who lived from 1865 to 1923. He is credited with developing the first modern-day liquid crystal display (LCD) technology and holds several patents related to this groundbreaking invention.
Rienhold Rudenberg, a German art historian and archaeologist who lived from 1883 to 1961, is also noteworthy for his contributions to the study of ancient Greek and Roman art and architecture. His works on the subject are still widely referenced today.
Lastly, Rienhold Glière, a Russian composer and teacher who lived from 1875 to 1956, is renowned for his orchestral works, including the famous ballet "The Red Poppy" and the Symphony No. 3 "Ilya Muromets."
People
Rienhold + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rienhold 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
Rienhold: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rienhold?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rienhold 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 - US residents.
Is Rienhold a common name?
We classify Rienhold as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% 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 Rienhold most popular?
The single biggest year for Rienhold was 1917, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rienhold is about 0 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 Rienhold in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rienhold a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rienhold 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 Rienhold still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rienhold 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 Rienhold 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 have the name Rienhold?
Find out how many people have the name Rienhold on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.