Boy
Reginald
counsel power, ruler's advisor
About Reginald
Distinguished, classical, and undeniably regal—Reginald brings centuries of refinement to contemporary baby naming. This is a name for parents who appreciate tradition, elegance, and the weight of history. Reginald refuses to blend into the background; it announces itself with confidence and expects to be taken seriously. The formal structure of this three-syllable name provides gravitas that few modern choices can match, yet it softens beautifully through nicknames like Reggie, Reg, or even Naldo. What makes Reginald particularly appealing is its versatility across contexts—it's formal enough for diplomatic functions yet familiar enough for family barbecues. The name carries associations with leadership, sophistication, and cultural refinement. Parents who choose Reginald often envision raising a son with strong character, good manners, and respect for tradition. It's a name that demands proper pronunciation and won't be easily shortened without permission, giving your child control over his own identity. Reginald represents an investment in timeless elegance over fleeting trends, a choice that honors the past while providing a solid foundation for the future.
Popularity of the Name Reginald
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #500 | ||||
| 1881 | #525 | ||||
| 1882 | #817 | ||||
| 1883 | #550 | ||||
| 1884 | #483 | ||||
| 1885 | #476 | ||||
| 1886 | #487 | ||||
| 1887 | #576 | ||||
| 1888 | #549 | ||||
| 1889 | #516 | ||||
| 1890 | #421 | ||||
| 1891 | #370 | ||||
| 1892 | #392 | ||||
| 1893 | #381 | ||||
| 1894 | #407 | ||||
| 1895 | #380 | ||||
| 1896 | #355 | ||||
| 1897 | #471 | ||||
| 1898 | #430 | ||||
| 1899 | #373 | ||||
| 1900 | #440 | #34 | |||
| 1901 | #322 | #32 | |||
| 1902 | #290 | #33 | |||
| 1903 | #268 | #31 | |||
| 1904 | #319 | #28 | |||
| 1905 | #273 | #31 | |||
| 1906 | #301 | #33 | |||
| 1907 | #312 | #35 | |||
| 1908 | #329 | #35 | |||
| 1909 | #310 | #33 | |||
| 1910 | #323 | #37 | |||
| 1911 | #285 | #38 | |||
| 1912 | #323 | #38 | |||
| 1913 | #297 | #36 | |||
| 1914 | #323 | #41 | |||
| 1915 | #338 | #44 | |||
| 1916 | #346 | #42 | |||
| 1917 | #343 | #42 | |||
| 1918 | #345 | #42 | |||
| 1919 | #370 | #42 | |||
| 1920 | #359 | #44 | |||
| 1921 | #367 | #50 | |||
| 1922 | #352 | #48 | |||
| 1923 | #314 | #54 | |||
| 1924 | #306 | #49 | |||
| 1925 | #276 | #57 | |||
| 1926 | #257 | #53 | |||
| 1927 | #270 | #57 | |||
| 1928 | #281 | #59 | |||
| 1929 | #267 | #57 | |||
| 1930 | #276 | #58 | |||
| 1931 | #267 | #60 | |||
| 1932 | #282 | #69 | |||
| 1933 | #286 | #68 | |||
| 1934 | #279 | #65 | |||
| 1935 | #291 | #70 | |||
| 1936 | #279 | #68 | |||
| 1937 | #276 | #77 | |||
| 1938 | #273 | #70 | |||
| 1939 | #273 | #87 | |||
| 1940 | #236 | #72 | |||
| 1941 | #242 | #93 | |||
| 1942 | #226 | #83 | |||
| 1943 | #236 | #103 | |||
| 1944 | #237 | #96 | |||
| 1945 | #228 | #101 | |||
| 1946 | #223 | #101 | |||
| 1947 | #214 | #103 | |||
| 1948 | #206 | #120 | |||
| 1949 | #189 | #116 | |||
| 1950 | #175 | #128 | |||
| 1951 | #174 | #124 | |||
| 1952 | #176 | #134 | |||
| 1953 | #165 | #129 | |||
| 1954 | #158 | #137 | |||
| 1955 | #144 | #156 | |||
| 1956 | #144 | #152 | |||
| 1957 | #142 | #146 | |||
| 1958 | #142 | #176 | |||
| 1959 | #144 | #176 | |||
| 1960 | #144 | #168 | |||
| 1961 | #144 | #172 | |||
| 1962 | #133 | #171 | |||
| 1963 | #132 | #191 | |||
| 1964 | #128 | #206 | |||
| 1965 | #128 | #206 | #204 | ||
| 1966 | #131 | #206 | #214 | ||
| 1967 | #126 | #239 | #242 | ||
| 1968 | #117 | ||||
| 1969 | #125 | #262 | |||
| 1970 | #142 | #258 | #273 | ||
| 1971 | #141 | ||||
| 1972 | #141 | #302 | |||
| 1973 | #152 | #261 | #375 | ||
| 1974 | #152 | #314 | |||
| 1975 | #162 | #314 | |||
| 1976 | #163 | #235 | #361 | ||
| 1977 | #157 | #288 | |||
| 1978 | #160 | #379 | |||
| 1979 | #157 | ||||
| 1980 | #166 | #378 | |||
| 1981 | #179 | ||||
| 1982 | #184 | #372 | |||
| 1983 | #193 | ||||
| 1984 | #186 | #238 | |||
| 1985 | #192 | ||||
| 1986 | #188 | #361 | |||
| 1987 | #197 | ||||
| 1988 | #202 | ||||
| 1989 | #215 | #356 | |||
| 1990 | #230 | ||||
| 1991 | #233 | #451 | |||
| 1992 | #235 | #632 | |||
| 1993 | #251 | #478 | |||
| 1994 | #296 | #556 | |||
| 1995 | #305 | #627 | |||
| 1996 | #323 | #648 | |||
| 1997 | #340 | #614 | |||
| 1998 | #355 | ||||
| 1999 | #381 | #915 | |||
| 2000 | #373 | #821 | |||
| 2001 | #429 | #837 | |||
| 2002 | #425 | ||||
| 2003 | #473 | ||||
| 2004 | #491 | ||||
| 2005 | #501 | ||||
| 2006 | #516 | ||||
| 2007 | #525 | ||||
| 2008 | #558 | ||||
| 2009 | #603 | #746 | |||
| 2010 | #615 | #929 | |||
| 2011 | #654 | #924 | |||
| 2012 | #659 | #867 | |||
| 2013 | #684 | #620 | |||
| 2014 | #807 | #547 | |||
| 2015 | #882 | #479 | |||
| 2016 | #822 | #327 | |||
| 2017 | #841 | #309 | |||
| 2018 | #835 | #306 | #925 | ||
| 2019 | #884 | #275 | #846 | ||
| 2020 | #990 | #247 | #958 | ||
| 2021 | #255 | #988 | |||
| 2022 | #237 | ||||
| 2023 | #271 | #933 | |||
| 2024 | #259 | ||||
| 2025 | #242 | #953 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Reginald
- Reynold
- Reinhold
- Réginald
- Reynald
Names Similar to Reginald
Nicknames for Reginald
- Reg
- Reggie
- Nald
- Regi
Famous People Named Reginald
| Reginald F. Lewis | American businessman and philanthropist |
| Reginald Denny | English actor |
| Reginald VelJohnson | American actor |
| Reginald Hudlin | American film director and producer |
| Reginald Martinez Jackson | Hall of Fame baseball player |
| Reginald Kray | British gangster |
| Reginald Gardiner | English actor and singer |
| Reginald Arvizu | Bassist for the band Korn |
| Reginald Perrin | English cricketer |
| Reginald Bosanquet | British television newsreader |
| Reginald Marsh | American painter and illustrator |
| Reginald Hill | British author |
| Reginald D. Hunter | American-British comedian |
| Reginald Rose | American screenwriter |
| Reginald Barclay | American television character from Star Trek |
| Reginald Cousins | South African cricketer |
| Reginald Cattermole | Australian politician |
| Reginald De Koven | American composer |
| Reginald Pole | English cardinal and statesman |
| Reginald Sheffield | British actor |
Characters Named Reginald
| Reginald Jeeves | From P.G. Wodehouse's "Jeeves" series |
| Reginald Hargreeves | From the comic book and TV series "The Umbrella Academy" |
| Reginald "Reggie" Mantle | From the Archie Comics series |
| Reginald "Reg" Cattermole | From J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series |
| Reginald "Reg" Wilkins | From the TV series "The Inbetweeners" |
| Reginald "Reggie" Kray | From the movie "Legend" |
| Reginald "Reg" Fairfield | From the TV series "Miranda" |
| Reginald "Reg" Brooks | From the TV series "Life" |
| Reginald "Reg" Wexford | From Ruth Rendell's Inspector Wexford novels |
| Reginald "Reggie" Lucas | From the TV series "Riverdale" |
| Reginald "Reggie" Perrin | From the TV series "The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin" |
| Reginald "Reg" Hammond | From the movie "A Shock to the System" |
| Reginald "Reg" Pritchard | From the TV series "Open All Hours" |
| Reginald "Reggie" Fitzwilliam | From the TV series "Downton Abbey" |
| Reginald "Reggie" Kastle | From the anime series "Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal" |
| Reginald "Reggie" Krayfish | From the animated TV series "Angry Beavers" |
| Reginald "Reggie" Skullinski | From the animated TV series "Rocket Power" |
| Reginald "Reggie" Skulnick | From the movie "Recess - School's Out" |
| Reginald "Reggie" Arlington | From the video game "Persona 5" |
| Reginald "Reggie" Payne | From the video game "Bully" |