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How Many People Are Named Reginald?
Estimated people named Reginald living in the U.S. today
87,606
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 112,157
- Peak year: 1962 (2,667 births)
- Estimated living today: 87,606
Reginald by age group — who carries the name today?
Reginald popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Reginald
Reginald has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 112,157 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 87,606 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 3,902 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Reginalds you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Reginald in the US?
An estimated 87,606 people named Reginald are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Reginald rare — about 1 in 3,902 Americans.
Is Reginald a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Reginald is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Reginald most popular?
Reginald peaked in 1962, when 2,667 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Reginald?
Reginald ranks #600 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100 (higher means rarer).