Girl · #12,070 in 2026

Raenell

Name: Popularity of the name Raenell in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Raenell, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,070

Peak Rank

#4,091 (1972)

Total Babies

257

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1942

First Year

1997

Last Year

1972

Peak Year

#4091

Peak Rank

257

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Raenell

Raenell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1942, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1972, when 14 Raenells were born — ranking #4,091 that year. As of 2026, Raenell ranks #12,070 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 257 Raenells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Raenell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Raenell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Runnel
Renal
Rhinal
Arenal
Remmel
Ronnel
Rimmel
Rummel
Rimel
Ranal
Rummell
Rental

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Raenell

What does the name Raenell mean?

Raenell is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1942. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Raenell in 2026?

In 2026, Raenell ranks #12,070 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Raenell most popular?

Raenell reached its peak popularity in 1972, ranking #4,091 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Raenell a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Raenell is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Raenell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Raenell include Sher, Petrice, Melora. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Raenell

Raenell is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1942 and has accumulated 257 births in the dataset. Raenell's peak popularity came in 1972 when it ranked #4,091. Use the chart and map above to compare Raenell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.