How Many People Are Named Rainer?
Complete statistics for the name Rainer: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rainer means 'adviser' in German, making it both rare and meaningful among 1,184 people in the US, with just 1 in 278,762 Americans bearing this name. It's a rising star, peaking in popularity in 2018 with 53 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 11 are often seen as highly intuitive and empathetic, destined to inspire others.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 25All 1,241 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: 2018Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rainer Through the Generations
Rainer has seen a steady rise in popularity, especially among younger generations. With 819 under 30 years old, it's clear that this name is favored by modern parents. The average age of those named Rainer is 25, indicating a strong presence among today's youth, with 66% being under 30.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rainer's German roots
📄 About the Name Rainer
How Many People Have the Name Rainer?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,175 people in the United States currently share the name Rainer. That works out to roughly 1 in every 104,393 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rainer a Common or Rare Name?
Rainer is classified as Very 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 Rainer Mean?
Rainer means "adviser" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rainer in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Rainer Most Popular?
The name Rainer reached peak popularity in 2018, with 53 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Rainer?
Approximately 3,175 people named Rainer live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,175. That works out to roughly 1 in 104,393 Americans.
Is Rainer a rare name?
Rainer is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 104,393 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rainer mean?
Rainer means "adviser" and comes from German origins.
Is Rainer more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Rainer are male and 1% are female.
When was Rainer most popular?
Rainer peaked in 2018 with 53 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.