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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Reinier — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Reinhart|Reinna
GermanicBoy→ Stable

Reinier

RY-neer · 2 syllables

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#11988
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#11988
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 5
Peak rank
#11988 in 2024
5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20172024

Rank #11988 · Rising since 2017

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Germanic boy names
Reinier

Popularity score: 5  ·  SSA Rank: #11988

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
26 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
GermanicDutchClassicStrong2-syllableRoyalRareOld German RootLeadershipTraditional
Character
steadfast determinationwise leadershipnoble characterdisciplined spirithonorable resolve
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Reiniers

visionarydignifieddevotedsteadfastcultured
STRONG
High confidence

Reinier is a Germanic boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #11988 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#11988 · very rare
Reinier at a Glance
Meaning:From Old High German 'ragin' (counsel) and 'her' (army). A ruler or warrior known for wise counsel and leadership.
Language root:Germanic · Old High German
Peak rank:#11988 in 2024
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Reinier III
Prince of Monaco
Similar Sound
Rainer◈RaynerReinerRennerReno
Similar Style
HenrikWilhelmCasper◈Leopold
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Reinier
MargotSonjaBeatrixLouisaFrederikMatthias
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Reinier · Overview
Summary

Reinier is a Germanic boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #11988 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Reinier scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Classic · Strong · Regal character
Reinier carries a bold, grounded, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
reinier.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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