How Many People Are Named Raney?
Complete statistics for the name Raney: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Raney is a very rare female name, with only 379 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 870,857 Americans. The majority of people named Raney are under 30, giving it a modern twist despite its peak popularity back in 1979.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 37All 413 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: 1979Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Raney Through the Generations
Raney has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1979 when 17 babies were given this name. Today, there are 379 people named Raney living in the US, with an average age of 37. Interestingly, 43% of those named Raney are under 30, indicating a resurgence among younger parents. The remaining 57% are evenly split between ages 30-60 and over 60, showing a diverse age range among those carrying this unique name.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Raney's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Raney
How Many People Have the Name Raney?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,229 people in the United States currently share the name Raney. That works out to roughly 1 in every 40,278 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Raney a Common or Rare Name?
Raney 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 Raney Mean?
Raney means "creative variant of Rayna" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Raney in SSA data, approximately 12% are male and 88% are female.
When Was Raney Most Popular?
The name Raney reached peak popularity in 1979, with 17 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Raney?
Approximately 8,229 people named Raney live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,229. That works out to roughly 1 in 40,278 Americans.
Is Raney a rare name?
Raney is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 40,278 Americans has this name.
What does the name Raney mean?
Raney means "creative variant of Rayna" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Raney more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 12% of people named Raney are male and 88% are female.
When was Raney most popular?
Raney peaked in 1979 with 17 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.