Boy · #3,672 in 2026

Rainier

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

Current Rank

#3,672

Peak Rank

#2,498 (2023)

Total Babies

902

5-Yr Trend

+7%

2015

First Year

2023

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#9108

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rainier

Rainier first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1956, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 41 Rainiers were born — ranking #3,002 that year. As of 2026, Rainier ranks #3,672 for baby boys with 31 births, gradually rising (+7%). In total, more than 902 Rainiers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Rainier

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

Ranger
Arranger
Reindeer
Raindeer
Rainer
Rayner
Raynor
Ranier
Runnier
Reinier
Renewer
Renier

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rainier

What does the name Rainier mean?

Rainier is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1956. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rainier in 2026?

In 2026, Rainier ranks #3,672 among boys' names in the U.S., with 31 babies given the name that year.

When was Rainier most popular?

Rainier reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #2,498 that year with 41 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Rainier most popular?

Rainier has historically been most popular in Washington, Oregon, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rainier.

Is Rainier a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Rainier?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rainier include Kenna, Geral, Garrel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rainier

Rainier is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1956 and has accumulated 902 births in the dataset. Rainier's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #2,498. Use the chart and map above to compare Rainier'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.