Boy · #3,395 in 2026

Reiner

Reiner is a given name. Notable people with this name include:Reiner Braun, German journalist, historian and peace activist Reiner Bredemeyer (1929−1995), German composer Reiner Brockmann (1609−1647), Estonian clergyman, ceremonial poet and translator Reiner Calmund, German football executive Reiner Castro, Venezuelan footballer Reiner Dennewitz, German composer Reiner Dierksen (1908–1943),…

Current Rank
#3,395
Peak Rank
#2,708 (2026)
Total Babies
390
5-Yr Trend
+162%
1955
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#2708
Peak Rank
390
Total Count
37
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Reiner

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Reiner is a given name. Notable people with this name include:Reiner Braun, German journalist, historian and peace activist Reiner Bredemeyer (1929−1995), German composer Reiner Brockmann (1609−1647), Estonian clergyman, ceremonial poet and translator Reiner Calmund, German football executive Reiner Castro, Venezuelan footballer Reiner Dennewitz, German composer Reiner Dierksen (1908–1943),…

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The Story of Reiner

Reiner first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1955, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 35 Reiners were born — ranking #3,395 that year. As of 2026, Reiner ranks #3,395 for baby boys with 35 births, rising sharply (+162% over the past five years). In total, more than 390 Reiners have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Reiner

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Reiner

What does the name Reiner mean?
Reiner is a given name. Notable people with this name include:Reiner Braun, German journalist, historian and peace activist Reiner Bredemeyer (1929−1995), German composer Reiner Brockmann (1609−1647), Estonian clergyman, ceremonial poet and translator Reiner Calmund, German football executive Reiner Castro, Venezuelan footballer Reiner Dennewitz, German composer Reiner Dierksen (1908–1943),…
How popular is Reiner in 2026?
In 2026, Reiner ranks #3,395 among boys' names in the U.S., with 35 babies given the name that year.
When was Reiner most popular?
Reiner reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #2,708 that year with 35 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Reiner most popular?
Reiner has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Reiner.
Is Reiner a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Reiner is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Reiner?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Reiner include Dinnis, Renny, Chares. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Reiner

Reiner is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1955 and has accumulated 390 births in the dataset. Reiner's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #2,708. Use the chart and map above to compare Reiner'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.