How Many People Are Named Rainey?
Complete statistics for the name Rainey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rainey is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 144,947 Americans bearing it today. That's just 2,277 people in the US! It's a rising trend, peaking in 2022 with 90 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, empathy, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 32All 2,555 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rainey Through the Generations
Rainey has seen a surge in popularity, especially among younger generations. With 60% of those named Rainey being under 30, it's clear this name is gaining traction among modern parents. The peak year of 2022 saw 90 births, indicating a strong upward trend. As of now, there are 1,531 under-30s, 658 aged 30-60, and 366 over 60, showing a youthful skew that's typical of newer names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rainey's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Rainey
How Many People Have the Name Rainey?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 22,458 people in the United States currently share the name Rainey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 14,759 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Rainey a Common or Rare Name?
Rainey is classified as 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 Rainey Mean?
Rainey means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rainey in SSA data, approximately 10% are male and 90% are female.
When Was Rainey Most Popular?
The name Rainey reached peak popularity in 2022, with 90 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 Rainey?
Approximately 22,458 people named Rainey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 22,458. That works out to roughly 1 in 14,759 Americans.
Is Rainey a rare name?
Rainey is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 14,759 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rainey mean?
Rainey means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Rainey more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 10% of people named Rainey are male and 90% are female.
When was Rainey most popular?
Rainey peaked in 2022 with 90 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.