boys' name · peaked 1982

Renaldo

Every Renaldo since 1914 — 2,879 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.020.040.060.0818801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1982Boys
Rank 2025
#13,461
among boys
Babies in 2025
5
named Renaldo
Peak year
1982
116 babies
All-time total
2,879
since 1914

The story of Renaldo

Renaldo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,461 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1914, 2,879 American babies have been named Renaldo. Its peak came in 1982, when 116 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Renaldo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Renaldo year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 5 #13,461
2024 12 #7,175
2023 10 #8,131
2022
2021 9 #8,687
2020 12 #6,947
2019 8 #9,562
2018 17 #5,494
2017 9 #8,679
2016 9 #8,667
2015 12 #6,995
2014 17 #5,437
2013 20 #4,759
2012 15 #5,928
2011 17 #5,383
2010 19 #4,995
2009 18 #5,265
2008 23 #4,365
2007 17 #5,386
2006 17 #5,257
2005 22 #4,158
2004 12 #6,436
2003 15 #5,215
2002 14 #5,335
2001 15 #5,082
2000 11 #6,223
1995 21 #3,282
1990 40 #1,934
1985 73 #1,088
1980 91 #943
1975 41 #1,373
1970 36 #1,412
1965 32 #1,375
1960 55 #1,041
1955 36 #1,270
1950 21 #1,646
1945 9 #2,543
1940 11 #2,290
1935 5 #4,049
1930 10 #2,750
1925 14 #2,298
1920 9 #3,162
1915 13 #2,155
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Renaldo in 2025?

Renaldo ranked #13,461 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Renaldo?

2,879 babies have been named Renaldo in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Renaldo most popular?

Renaldo peaked in 1982, when 116 newborns received the name.

Is Renaldo a boy or girl name?

Renaldo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Renaldo rising or falling?

Renaldo is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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