How Many People Are Named Raynell?

Complete statistics for the name Raynell in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Raynell
Very Rare
1,154
Estimated People
1 in 285,962
1 in X Americans
1956
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
438 (38%)
♀ Female
716 (62%)
38%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 51

Population Share

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📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 5
California 5
Louisiana 48
Texas 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 28.6%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Raynell

How Many People Have the Name Raynell in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,154 people in the United States currently share the name Raynell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 285,962 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Raynell a Common or Rare Name?

Raynell is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Raynell Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Raynell are covered in full on the Raynell name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Raynell Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Raynell in SSA data, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female. Raynell leans female but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Raynell Most Popular?

The name Raynell reached peak popularity in 1956, with 19 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Raynell Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Raynell across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Raynell?

Approximately 1,154 people in the United States share the name Raynell, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Raynell a rare name?

Raynell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 285,962 Americans has this name.

What does the name Raynell mean?

The meaning and origin of Raynell is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Raynell more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 38% of people named Raynell are male and 62% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Raynell most popular?

The name Raynell reached its peak in 1956, with 19 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People1,154
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 285,962
GenderFemale
Avg Age51
Peak Year1956
Male %38%
Female %62%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page for full details.