How Many People Are Named Rein?

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

Rein
Rare
Germanic

Rein means 'reins' or 'control', a very rare male name with only 256 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 1,291,553 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 93% of its bearers under 30.

~3,695
Living in US
1 in 89,702
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Control
🌐
Origin
Germanic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Confident
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

25,813
Worldwide Bearers
#31,226
Global Rank
🇲🇲 Myanmar
11,551
🇪🇪 Estonia
4,796
🇳🇱 Netherlands
4,759
🇮🇩 Indonesia
2,174
🇺🇸 United States
501
🇵🇭 Philippines
343
🇨🇦 Canada
329
🇸🇪 Sweden
238
🇳🇴 Norway
206
🇧🇪 Belgium
192

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
147 (58%)
♀ Female
108 (42%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
243
Would be under 30 (93%)
11
Would be 30–60 (4%)
6
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 260 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: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
7
Modern Appeal
100
International
98

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

📜 Rein Through the Generations

Rein, a name that's seen a surge in popularity, particularly in 2023 with 27 births, stands out as a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape. With an average age of 13, it's clear that this name is favored among younger parents. The majority of those named Rein are under 30, indicating a strong preference for contemporary names. As of now, there are 243 under-30s, 11 aged between 30 and 60, and only 6 over 60, showing a significant skew towards younger generations.

⭐ Famous People Named Rein

Rein is a male given name. People with the given name or nickname include:…

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✨ Similar Names to Rein

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rein's Germanic roots

📄 About the Name Rein

How Many People Have the Name Rein?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,695 people in the United States currently share the name Rein. That works out to roughly 1 in every 89,702 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Rein a Common or Rare Name?

Rein 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 Rein Mean?

Rein means "control" and comes from Germanic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Rein in SSA data, approximately 58% are male and 42% are female.

When Was Rein Most Popular?

The name Rein reached peak popularity in 2023, with 27 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 Rein?

Approximately 3,695 people named Rein live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,695. That works out to roughly 1 in 89,702 Americans.

Is Rein a rare name?

Rein is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 89,702 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rein mean?

Rein means "control" and comes from Germanic origins.

Is Rein more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 58% of people named Rein are male and 42% are female.

When was Rein most popular?

Rein peaked in 2023 with 27 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.

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 US3,695
All-Time Births3,695
1 in X1 in 89,702
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2023
World Rank#31,226
Male %58%
Female %42%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.