How Many People Are Named Reno?
Complete statistics for the name Reno: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Reno means 'advantage' in Italian, making it a rare gem among names, with just 1 in 121,508 Americans bearing it. That's only 2,716 people today, and most are over 60, giving it a decidedly older feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 58All 4,157 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1994Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Reno Through the Generations
Reno has seen its peak in 1994 when 128 babies were named Reno, but since then, it's been on a slow decline. Today, the average age of people named Reno is 58, with 45% being over 60, indicating a strong presence among the older generation. The age distribution shows 1,011 under-30, 1,275 aged 30-60, and 1,871 over 60, reflecting a name that's more popular with the older crowd.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Reno
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📄 About the Name Reno
How Many People Have the Name Reno?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,843 people in the United States currently share the name Reno. That works out to roughly 1 in every 37,482 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Reno a Common or Rare Name?
Reno is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Reno Mean?
Reno means "advantage" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Reno in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Reno Most Popular?
The name Reno reached peak popularity in 1994, with 128 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Reno?
Approximately 8,843 people named Reno live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,843. That works out to roughly 1 in 37,482 Americans.
Is Reno a rare name?
Reno is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 37,482 Americans has this name.
What does the name Reno mean?
Reno means "advantage" and comes from Italian origins.
Is Reno more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Reno are male and 1% are female.
When was Reno most popular?
Reno peaked in 1994 with 128 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.