Total births
1,674
Unisex name · since 1888
Reynolds
Reynolds has 1,674 recorded births since 1888 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1923 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4713
- among boys today
- 1,674
- born since 1888
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Reynolds currently ranks #4713 among unisex names in America, with 1,674 babies recorded since 1888.
Reynolds has 1,674 recorded births among boys since 1888, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4713 as of the latest data, more common than 67% of boys, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1888 to 2025.
- #4713 among boys today
- 1,674 born since 1888
- 1920s peak decade
- 67% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Reynolds is currently the #4713 unisex name in America, more common than 67% of boys - 1,674 born since 1888, peaking in the 1920s.
- #4713
- among boys today
- 1,674
- born since 1888
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Reynolds vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4713
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 67% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
14% of everyone ever named Reynolds was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
32 babies were named Reynolds in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
How Reynolds compares
1,674 Top 23% higher than 77% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Reynolds's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Reynolds | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,674 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 32 | 23 | 22,252 |
Reynolds's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Reynolds splits its recorded history at 1963: 37% of all births land in the more recent half, 63% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1888 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1923 peak of 32 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Reynolds at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1923
Current rank
#4,713
Active since
1888
Reynolds popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1888–2025
- Peak year (1923)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 138 years of records
Reynolds popularity over time - girls
131 total births recorded since 2011 (Reynolds as girls' name)
Reynolds by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Reynolds's strongest decade.
229 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 14% of all-time use.
Reynolds births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1890s 7
1890s
7 births
- 1900s 23
1900s
23 births
- 1910s
1910s
181 births
- 1920s
1920s
229 births
- 1930s
1930s
192 births
- 1940s
1940s
198 births
- 1950s
1950s
181 births
- 1960s
1960s
136 births
- 1970s 84
1970s
84 births
- 1980s 76
1980s
76 births
- 1990s 68
1990s
68 births
- 2000s 72
2000s
72 births
- 2010s
2010s
118 births
- 2020s
2020s
104 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 229 births (14% of all-time use).
How Reynolds 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 Reynolds's total volume
Reynolds vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Reynolds by state
Where Reynolds concentrates geographically, total births since 1888
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 27 | 1.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #4 | New York | | 5 | 0.3% |
Pennsylvania share of Reynolds's total US births 1.6%
Even split
27 of 1,674 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Reynolds? ▼
1,674 babies have been named Reynolds since 1888. It currently ranks #4713 among boys. The peak year was 1923 with 32 births.
When was Reynolds most popular? ▼
Reynolds was most popular in the 1920s decade with 229 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Reynolds most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Reynolds are Pennsylvania (27 births), Texas (6 births), Georgia (5 births).
Is Reynolds a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Reynolds is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,674 births, and as a girl's name it has 131 births.
How long has the name Reynolds been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Reynolds since 1888 -- 138 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Reynolds? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Reynaldo, Rey, Reyes, Reynold, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Reynolds's data
- Reynolds's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (229 total births) through the 2020s (104) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Reynoldss (27 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Reynolds
Nearby Names Like Reynolds
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Reynolds
Reynaldo Boy
#1781 20,552 births
Rey Boy
#822 9,696 births
Reyes Boy
#3531 5,979 births
Reynold Boy
#10980 4,672 births
Reymundo Boy
#3994 4,311 births
Compare Reynolds side by side: Reynolds vs Reynaldo Reynolds vs Rey Reynolds vs Reyes
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Reynolds
Alanzo #4712
494 births · Peak 2014
Gaetano #4714
3,861 births · Peak 1921
Manning #4711
1,840 births · Peak 1916
Hadley #4715
2,096 births · Peak 2004
Cleo #4710
11,527 births · Peak 1918
Tito #4716
3,376 births · Peak 1974
Stanton #4709
6,738 births · Peak 1954
Marino #4717
2,231 births · Peak 1994
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1888–2025 (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. "Reynolds: #4713 Unisex Name - 1,674 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/reynolds. 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 Reynolds 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 June 2026.