Total births
1,539
Boys' name · since 1926
Raynaldo
Since 1926, U.S. Social Security records show 1,539 babies named Raynaldo, peaking in 1961. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,539
- total births
- 1926–2023
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
Raynaldo is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 1,539 have been recorded since 1926.
Social Security Administration records show Raynaldo recorded 1,539 times among boys since 1926, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1926 to 2023.
- 1,539 total births
- 1926–2023 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 19% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,539 boys have been named Raynaldo since 1926, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2023.
- 1,539
- total births
- 1926–2023
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Raynaldo was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
46 babies were named Raynaldo in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
Raynaldo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Raynaldo's SSA record in two at 1973 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1927, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1961 peak of 46, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Raynaldo at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1961
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1926
Raynaldo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1926–2023
- Peak year (1961)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 98 years of records
Raynaldo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Raynaldo's strongest decade.
285 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Raynaldo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 11
1920s
11 births
- 1930s 65
1930s
65 births
- 1940s
1940s
180 births
- 1950s
1950s
278 births
- 1960s
1960s
285 births
- 1970s
1970s
218 births
- 1980s
1980s
219 births
- 1990s
1990s
136 births
- 2000s 104
2000s
104 births
- 2010s 30
2010s
30 births
- 2020s 13
2020s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 285 births (19% of all-time use).
How Raynaldo compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Raynaldo's total volume
Raynaldo vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Raynaldo by state
Where Raynaldo concentrates geographically, total births since 1926
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 593 | 38.5% |
| #2 | California | | 52 | 3.4% |
| #3 | New York | | 17 | 1.1% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 11 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Florida | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #6 | New Mexico | | 5 | 0.3% |
Texas share of Raynaldo's total US births 38.5%
Even split
593 of 1,539 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Raynaldo? ▼
1,539 babies have been named Raynaldo since 1926. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 1961 with 46 births.
When was Raynaldo most popular? ▼
Raynaldo was most popular in the 1960s decade with 285 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
Where is Raynaldo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Raynaldo are Texas (593 births), California (52 births), New York (17 births).
How long has the name Raynaldo been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Raynaldo since 1926 -- 98 years through the most recent 2023 data.
What names are similar to Raynaldo? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Raymond, Ray, Raymundo, Rayan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Raynaldo's data
- Raynaldo's decade-level peak was the 1960s (285 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Raynaldos (593 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Raynaldo
Nearby Names Like Raynaldo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Raynaldo
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Raymundo Boy
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Rayan Boy
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Raymon Boy
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Compare Raynaldo side by side: Raynaldo vs Raymond Raynaldo vs Ray Raynaldo vs Raymundo
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1926–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Raynaldo: Baby Name Since 1926 - 1,539 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/raynaldo. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Raynaldo draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.