Find out how popular the first name Rainie has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Rainie by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Rainie is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 20 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Rainie.

The history of the first name Rainie

The name Rainie is a modern variation of the name Rain, which is derived from the English word "rain," referring to the precipitation that falls from the clouds. The name is believed to have originated in the English-speaking world, possibly in the late 20th century or early 21st century.

While the name Rain has been used for centuries as a reference to the weather phenomenon, its use as a given name is relatively recent. The earliest recorded instances of Rain as a first name date back to the late 19th century, though it remained an uncommon choice until the latter half of the 20th century.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Rain was Rain Salter, an American actress born in 1932. Another notable Rain was Rain Pryor, an American actress and comedian born in 1969, who was the daughter of the legendary comedian Richard Pryor.

As for the variant spelling Rainie, it is even more modern and likely emerged as a creative twist on the original Rain. While not as widely used, Rainie has been adopted by a few notable individuals throughout history.

One of the earliest known Rainies was Rainie Yang, a Taiwanese singer and actress born in 1984. Another prominent Rainie was Rainie Wilson, an American actress and writer born in 1966, best known for her role in the television series The Office.

Other notable individuals with the name Rainie include Rainie Pickett, an American singer-songwriter born in 1976, and Rainie Bennett, an Australian actress born in 1986. While these examples showcase the name's usage across various cultures and time periods, it remains a relatively uncommon and modern choice.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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