Rayne
A surname transferred from the given name, variant of Raine.
Every Rayne since 1947 — 9,380 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rayne
Rayne is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #906 in 2025 with 293 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1947, 9,380 American babies have been named Rayne — about 86% girls and 14% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2019, when 435 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Rayne stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rayne 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 | 293 | #906 | 75 | #2,018 |
| 2024 | 281 | #942 | 64 | #2,254 |
| 2023 | 311 | #859 | 75 | #2,026 |
| 2022 | 355 | #798 | 64 | #2,261 |
| 2021 | 339 | #821 | 67 | #2,149 |
| 2020 | 354 | #768 | 50 | #2,577 |
| 2019 | 385 | #736 | 50 | #2,615 |
| 2018 | 335 | #814 | 42 | #2,877 |
| 2017 | 321 | #850 | 50 | #2,558 |
| 2016 | 291 | #943 | 42 | #2,877 |
| 2015 | 260 | #1,028 | 28 | #3,855 |
| 2014 | 262 | #1,004 | 22 | #4,501 |
| 2013 | 271 | #935 | 35 | #3,172 |
| 2012 | 318 | #840 | 38 | #3,049 |
| 2011 | 336 | #805 | 47 | #2,619 |
| 2010 | 298 | #891 | 45 | #2,718 |
| 2009 | 309 | #891 | 43 | #2,833 |
| 2008 | 324 | #862 | 34 | #3,329 |
| 2007 | 286 | #949 | 34 | #3,292 |
| 2006 | 266 | #980 | 28 | #3,666 |
| 2005 | 212 | #1,120 | 26 | #3,693 |
| 2004 | 161 | #1,328 | 27 | #3,520 |
| 2003 | 177 | #1,208 | 21 | #4,077 |
| 2002 | 141 | #1,375 | 27 | #3,325 |
| 2001 | 120 | #1,555 | 20 | #4,085 |
| 2000 | 104 | #1,699 | 27 | #3,207 |
| 1995 | 63 | #2,145 | 23 | #3,078 |
| 1990 | 22 | #4,484 | 14 | #4,133 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,950 | 7 | #5,622 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,945 | — | — |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,859 | 7 | #4,674 |
| 1970 | 12 | #4,699 | — | — |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,680 | — | — |
| 1960 | 8 | #5,079 | — | — |
| 1955 | 7 | #5,090 | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,928 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rayne mean?
A surname transferred from the given name, variant of Raine.
How popular is the name Rayne in 2025?
Rayne ranked #906 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 293 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rayne?
9,380 babies have been named Rayne in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rayne most popular?
Rayne peaked in 2019, when 435 newborns received the name.
Is Rayne a boy or girl name?
Rayne is used for both: about 86% of babies named Rayne have been girls and 14% boys.
Is the name Rayne rising or falling?
Rayne is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.