Rain
Every Rain since 1956 — 4,806 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rain
Rain is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,239 in 2025 with 182 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 4,806 American babies have been named Rain — about 75% girls and 25% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 275 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Rain stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rain year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 182 | #1,239 | 93 | #1,751 |
| 2024 | 164 | #1,382 | 101 | #1,670 |
| 2023 | 196 | #1,216 | 67 | #2,170 |
| 2022 | 164 | #1,399 | 87 | #1,848 |
| 2021 | 150 | #1,436 | 60 | #2,317 |
| 2020 | 170 | #1,301 | 56 | #2,388 |
| 2019 | 146 | #1,498 | 35 | #3,325 |
| 2018 | 138 | #1,575 | 41 | #2,929 |
| 2017 | 90 | #2,140 | 46 | #2,705 |
| 2016 | 96 | #2,065 | 32 | #3,501 |
| 2015 | 95 | #2,073 | 34 | #3,346 |
| 2014 | 103 | #1,951 | 35 | #3,200 |
| 2013 | 139 | #1,562 | 22 | #4,430 |
| 2012 | 120 | #1,727 | 38 | #3,047 |
| 2011 | 109 | #1,851 | 34 | #3,289 |
| 2010 | 104 | #1,935 | 29 | #3,692 |
| 2009 | 112 | #1,887 | 35 | #3,258 |
| 2008 | 110 | #1,922 | 36 | #3,205 |
| 2007 | 127 | #1,720 | 38 | #3,071 |
| 2006 | 102 | #1,974 | 24 | #4,077 |
| 2005 | 87 | #2,135 | 12 | #6,525 |
| 2004 | 75 | #2,322 | 12 | #6,425 |
| 2003 | 124 | #1,559 | 17 | #4,764 |
| 2002 | 93 | #1,910 | 23 | #3,748 |
| 2001 | 81 | #2,071 | 15 | #5,078 |
| 2000 | 59 | #2,564 | 21 | #3,880 |
| 1995 | 45 | #2,720 | 12 | #5,045 |
| 1990 | 12 | #7,186 | 12 | #4,610 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,293 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | 15 | #4,300 | — | — |
| 1970 | 11 | #4,990 | — | — |
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Famous people named Rain
- Rain Actor · b. 1982
- Rain Phoenix Actor · b. 1972
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rain in 2025?
Rain ranked #1,239 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 182 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rain?
4,806 babies have been named Rain in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rain most popular?
Rain peaked in 2025, when 275 newborns received the name.
Is Rain a boy or girl name?
Rain is used for both: about 75% of babies named Rain have been girls and 25% boys.
Is the name Rain rising or falling?
Rain is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rain?
Well-known people named Rain include Rain (actor), Rain Phoenix (actor).