Reynard
Inherited from Middle English Renard, from Old French Renart (Modern renard (“fox”)), influenced by Middle Dutch Reynaerd, both ultimately from Proto-Germanic…
Every Reynard since 1915 — 715 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Reynard
Reynard is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1915, 715 American babies have been named Reynard. Its peak came in 1964, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Reynard stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Reynard year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | #13,809 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,684 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,945 |
| 2011 | 5 | #13,897 |
| 2010 | 5 | #13,817 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 6 | #12,248 |
| 2007 | 5 | #13,960 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13,589 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,723 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,628 |
| 2002 | 7 | #9,181 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,936 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,825 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,305 |
| 1985 | 10 | #4,278 |
| 1980 | 10 | #4,066 |
| 1975 | 16 | #2,616 |
| 1970 | 15 | #2,485 |
| 1965 | 12 | #2,444 |
| 1960 | 15 | #2,185 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | 8 | #2,717 |
| 1940 | 7 | #3,076 |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,584 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 5 | #4,756 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,292 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Reynard mean?
Inherited from Middle English Renard, from Old French Renart (Modern renard (“fox”)), influenced by Middle Dutch Reynaerd, both ultimately from Proto-Germanic *Raginaharduz, from *raginą (“decision, advice, counsel”) + *harduz…
How popular is the name Reynard in 2025?
Reynard did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Reynard?
715 babies have been named Reynard in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Reynard most popular?
Reynard peaked in 1964, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Reynard a boy or girl name?
Reynard is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Reynard rising or falling?
Reynard is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.