Rainer
Rainer is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Counsel army or wise warrior.
Origin and history
Rainer is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from elements meaning advice or counsel and army. It is closely related to the English name Rayner and the French Renier. In the United States, it remains a uncommon but distinctive choice with steady, modern usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,260 babies in the United States have been named Rainer since 1880. It ranks #3438 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1657.
States where it is most popular
- CA (45.5 %)
- TX (27.3 %)
- NY (18.2 %)
- FL (5 %)
- MI (4.1 %)
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 | 47 |
| 1960-1970 | 135 |
| 1970-1980 | 54 |
| 1980-1990 | 91 |
| 1990-2000 | 129 |
| 2000-2010 | 200 |
| 2010-2019 | 334 |
| 2020-2029 | 270 |
Famous people named Rainer
- Rainer Maria Rilke: poet, novelist
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder: film director, screenwriter
Fun facts
- The name is widely recognized internationally due to the celebrated Austrian poet Rainer Maria Rilke.
- It shares its Germanic root elements with names like Raymond and Reynold.