Rayne
Rayne is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Rain, queen, or counsel.
Origin and history
Rayne is a modern English name that often serves as a phonetic variant of Rain, or derives from Old French and Germanic roots meaning queen or counsel. It has grown in popularity in the United States in recent decades, appealing to parents looking for nature-inspired or contemporary names. It is used for both girls and boys, though it has seen steady usage for females.
Popularity in the United States
8,034 babies in the United States have been named Rayne since 1880. It ranks #1864 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #811.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10 %)
- FL (8.2 %)
- CA (8.1 %)
- NY (7 %)
- OH (6.9 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 72 |
| 1960-1970 | 102 |
| 1970-1980 | 110 |
| 1980-1990 | 120 |
| 1990-2000 | 515 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,100 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,077 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,933 |
Fun facts
- Rayne is widely chosen as a stylized alternative spelling to the word name Rain.
- Depending on its origin, Rayne can link to the Germanic element meaning 'counsel' or the French word 'reine' meaning 'queen'.