Rainier
Every Rainier since 1956 — 920 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rainier
Rainier is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,362 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 920 American babies have been named Rainier — about 95% boys and 5% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 51 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 Rainier stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rainier 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 | — | — | 35 | #3,362 |
| 2024 | — | — | 27 | #4,050 |
| 2023 | 10 | #10,161 | 41 | #3,049 |
| 2022 | 5 | #17,217 | 40 | #3,091 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,864 | 40 | #3,064 |
| 2020 | — | — | 34 | #3,329 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,606 | 30 | #3,696 |
| 2018 | 6 | #15,233 | 32 | #3,501 |
| 2017 | — | — | 24 | #4,306 |
| 2016 | — | — | 30 | #3,661 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,746 | 35 | #3,288 |
| 2014 | — | — | 20 | #4,821 |
| 2013 | — | — | 23 | #4,279 |
| 2012 | — | — | 26 | #3,976 |
| 2011 | — | — | 17 | #5,375 |
| 2010 | — | — | 20 | #4,801 |
| 2009 | — | — | 8 | #9,664 |
| 2008 | — | — | 18 | #5,208 |
| 2007 | — | — | 14 | #6,191 |
| 2006 | — | — | 16 | #5,471 |
| 2005 | — | — | 15 | #5,513 |
| 2004 | — | — | 15 | #5,430 |
| 2003 | — | — | 14 | #5,484 |
| 2002 | — | — | 7 | #9,159 |
| 2001 | — | — | 9 | #7,378 |
| 2000 | — | — | 10 | #6,712 |
| 1995 | — | — | 11 | #5,418 |
| 1990 | — | — | 8 | #6,274 |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #6,333 |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #7,041 |
| 1975 | — | — | 10 | #3,606 |
| 1970 | — | — | 8 | #3,750 |
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Famous people named Rainier
- Rainier III, Prince of Monaco Nobleman · 1923–2005
- Rainier I of Monaco, Lord of Cagnes Politician · 1267–1314
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rainier in 2025?
Rainier ranked #3,362 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rainier?
920 babies have been named Rainier in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rainier most popular?
Rainier peaked in 2023, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Rainier a boy or girl name?
Rainier is used for both: about 5% of babies named Rainier have been girls and 95% boys.
Is the name Rainier rising or falling?
Rainier is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rainier?
Well-known people named Rainier include Rainier III, Prince of Monaco (nobleman), Rainier I of Monaco, Lord of Cagnes (politician).