Rain
Rain is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Abundant water falling from the sky; rain.
Origin and history
Rain is a nature name derived from the English word for atmospheric precipitation, originating from Old English regn. Historically rare, it has gained modern popularity in the United States as a fresh, unisex name choice. Its usage reflects a broader trend toward nature-inspired and minimalist vocabulary names.
Popularity in the United States
1,188 babies in the United States have been named Rain since 1880. It ranks #3508 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1469.
States where it is most popular
- CA (48.2 %)
- TX (21 %)
- NY (16 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
- VA (1.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 8 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 132 |
| 2000-2010 | 233 |
| 2010-2019 | 346 |
| 2020-2029 | 464 |
Fun facts
- Rain is part of a 21st-century movement toward evocative vocabulary names inspired by the natural world.
- The word traces back to the Proto-Germanic *regna- and Old English regn.