At a glance
- In short
- Raynold is a strong and timeless English name, meaning "counselor to the ruler."
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2006 (#12,055)
- Babies in 2006
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #1,746 in 1912
- First recorded
- 1912
Meaning of Raynold
Raynold is a strong and timeless name of English origin, meaning "counselor to the ruler." This distinguished name carries an air of authority and leadership. It has been used for baby boys in the United States, with a notable presence in Minnesota during the early 20th century. The name Raynold has a classic appeal and offers a unique alternative to more common names like Ronald or Raymond. With its noble history and regal sound, Raynold is an excellent choice for parents seeking a traditional yet distinctive name for their son.
How to pronounce Raynold
English
- Pronounced RAY-nold /reɪˈnoʃld/
Popularity of Raynold in the U.S.
Raynold was last recorded in the U.S. in 2006, ranked #12,055 with 5 babies. It peaked at #1,746 in 1912. It first appears in the records in 1912.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1912–2006 65 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | 12,055 | back (not recorded in 1993–2005) |
| 1992 | 6 | 7,422 | back (not recorded in 1991) |
| 1990 | 5 | 8,117 | back (not recorded in 1988–1989) |
| 1987 | 5 | 6,951 | back (not recorded in 1986) |
| 1985 | 5 | 6,523 | ▼ 1,550 |
| 1984 | 7 | 4,973 | ▲ 1,265 |
| 1983 | 5 | 6,238 | ▲ 148 |
| 1982 | 5 | 6,386 | ▼ 1,877 |
| 1981 | 8 | 4,509 | back (not recorded in 1980) |
| 1979 | 5 | 6,056 | back (not recorded in 1978) |
| 1977 | 5 | 5,845 | back (not recorded in 1975–1976) |
| 1974 | 5 | 5,228 | ▼ 1,174 |
| 1973 | 7 | 4,054 | back (not recorded in 1972) |
| 1971 | 6 | 4,375 | back (not recorded in 1968–1970) |
| 1967 | 5 | 3,966 | ▼ 717 |
| 1966 | 7 | 3,249 | ▼ 5 |
| 1965 | 7 | 3,244 | ▲ 357 |
| 1964 | 6 | 3,601 | ▼ 557 |
| 1963 | 8 | 3,044 | back (not recorded in 1962) |
| 1961 | 5 | 4,066 | ▼ 1,381 |
| 1960 | 10 | 2,685 | ▲ 934 |
| 1959 | 6 | 3,619 | ▼ 1,113 |
| 1958 | 11 | 2,506 | back (not recorded in 1957) |
| 1956 | 8 | 2,969 | ▼ 411 |
| 1955 | 10 | 2,558 | ▲ 618 |
| 1954 | 7 | 3,176 | ▲ 622 |
| 1953 | 5 | 3,798 | ▼ 425 |
| 1952 | 6 | 3,373 | back (not recorded in 1951) |
| 1950 | 8 | 2,770 | ▲ 528 |
| 1949 | 6 | 3,298 | ▼ 510 |
| 1948 | 8 | 2,788 | ▼ 432 |
| 1947 | 11 | 2,356 | ▼ 472 |
| 1946 | 15 | 1,884 | ▲ 125 |
| 1945 | 12 | 2,009 | ▲ 300 |
| 1944 | 10 | 2,309 | back (not recorded in 1943) |
| 1942 | 15 | 1,867 | ▲ 36 |
| 1941 | 14 | 1,903 | ▼ 9 |
| 1940 | 14 | 1,894 | back (not recorded in 1939) |
| 1938 | 9 | 2,479 | ▼ 147 |
| 1937 | 10 | 2,332 | ▼ 368 |
| 1936 | 13 | 1,964 | ▲ 987 |
| 1935 | 7 | 2,951 | ▼ 830 |
| 1934 | 12 | 2,121 | ▲ 421 |
| 1933 | 9 | 2,542 | ▼ 547 |
| 1932 | 14 | 1,995 | ▲ 476 |
| 1931 | 10 | 2,471 | ▲ 138 |
| 1930 | 10 | 2,609 | ▼ 157 |
| 1929 | 11 | 2,452 | ▲ 207 |
| 1928 | 10 | 2,659 | ▼ 136 |
| 1927 | 11 | 2,523 | ▲ 381 |
| 1926 | 9 | 2,904 | ▲ 32 |
| 1925 | 9 | 2,936 | ▼ 589 |
| 1924 | 13 | 2,347 | ▼ 406 |
| 1923 | 17 | 1,941 | ▲ 406 |
| 1922 | 13 | 2,347 | ▲ 29 |
| 1921 | 13 | 2,376 | ▼ 40 |
| 1920 | 13 | 2,336 | ▲ 49 |
| 1919 | 12 | 2,385 | ▼ 480 |
| 1918 | 17 | 1,905 | ▲ 186 |
| 1917 | 14 | 2,091 | ▲ 61 |
| 1916 | 13 | 2,152 | ▲ 306 |
| 1915 | 10 | 2,458 | ▲ 457 |
| 1914 | 6 | 2,915 | ▼ 1,112 |
| 1913 | 10 | 1,803 | ▼ 57 |
| 1912 | 9 | 1,746 | new |
Notable people named Raynold
- Raynold Theriault Sr. was an American politician who served six terms in the Maine Legislature.