How Many People Are Named Raynell?

Complete statistics for the name Raynell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Raynell
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Raynell is a very rare female name, with only 995 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 331,538 Americans. The majority of those named Raynell are now in their fifties, having peaked in popularity back in 1981.

~995
Living in US
1 in 331,538
Americans
1981
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Innovative Determined Inspiring
33
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 33 is associated with leadership and humanitarian efforts.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,423
Worldwide Bearers
#206,897
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,226
🇵🇭 Philippines
69
🇻🇪 Venezuela
27
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
25
🇨🇦 Canada
15
🇿🇦 South Africa
15
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
8
🇬🇾 Guyana
8
🇵🇦 Panama
8
🇭🇳 Honduras
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
406 (41%)
♀ Female
589 (59%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 51
173
Would be under 30 (15%)
578
Would be 30–60 (50%)
403
Would be over 60 (35%)

All 1,154 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: 1981

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
46
Modern Appeal
54
International
86

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Raynell Through the Generations

Over the decades, Raynell has seen its peak in 1981 when 30 babies were given this name. Since then, it has been on a steady decline, but still holds a unique charm among its bearers. Today, the name is predominantly held by individuals aged 30 to 60, with 578 out of the 995 living Raynell's falling into this age bracket. This distribution suggests a generation that embraced the name during its heyday and has carried it through adulthood.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Louisiana 48
Alabama 5
California 5
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Raynell

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Raynell's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Raynell

How Many People Have the Name Raynell?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 995 people in the United States currently share the name Raynell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 331,538 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Raynell a Common or Rare Name?

Raynell 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 Raynell Mean?

Raynell means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Raynell in SSA data, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

When Was Raynell Most Popular?

The name Raynell reached peak popularity in 1981, with 30 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 Raynell?

Approximately 995 people named Raynell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,154. That works out to roughly 1 in 331,538 Americans.

Is Raynell a rare name?

Raynell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 331,538 Americans has this name.

What does the name Raynell mean?

Raynell means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Raynell more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 41% of people named Raynell are male and 59% are female.

When was Raynell most popular?

Raynell peaked in 1981 with 30 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US995
All-Time Births1,154
1 in X1 in 331,538
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age51
Peak Year1981
World Rank#206,897
Male %41%
Female %59%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.