On a worldwide scale, this is the 3,152nd most frequent family name, with around one in every 40,821 persons bearing it. The surname Reyna is most common in the Americas, where 98 percent of Reynas are found; 74% are found in North America and 54% are found in Hispano-North America. Europe has 23% of the world's Reynas, mostly in Spain and Mexico. The 1,636th most frequent name is Reynolds. It is more common than Reyna among families with American roots. Reyna is derived from Roman mythology. According to legend, Reyna was the daughter of Mars, the god of war. When her father went to fight Aeneas, the son of Venus and Mercury, she followed him out of love for him. However, when her father was about to be killed by Aeneas, she begged him not to go back to war because she did not want to see anyone hurt. Her request was heard by Mars, who was willing to grant any wish she might have so long as she stayed behind him. Thus, Reyna became the goddess of marriage. In English-speaking countries, Reyna is the 784th most popular female given name. In the United States, it was originally used as an English form of Maria, which is why some sources list it as a male name. However, it is now used as a unique name in itself.