Find out how popular the first name Raynell has been for the last 48 years (from 1976 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Raynell by gender

Based on the last 48 years of data, Raynell is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 55% of people named Raynell being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Raynell.

It's also interesting to see that despite Raynell being historically a mostly male name, the most recent data from 2023 shows a shift in the trend, with more female babies being named Raynell.

The history of the first name Raynell

The name Raynell is a modern variation of the French name Renelle, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Rene. Rene has its origins in the Old German name Rainier, which means "counsel" and "decision." The name Rainier was derived from the Germanic elements "ragin," meaning "counsel" or "decision," and "hari," meaning "army."

Raynell can be traced back to the 12th century, where it was used as a surname in France. The name gained popularity as a given name in the 19th century, particularly in the United States. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Raynell as a given name was in 1849, when Raynell Jennings was born in Tennessee.

In the 16th century, Raynell Grenville was a prominent English soldier and politician who served as a Member of Parliament and fought in the Spanish Armada. He lived from 1545 to 1634.

Raynell Lanerie was an American jockey who rode in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes in the 1990s. He was born in 1964 and had a successful career in horse racing.

In the literary world, Raynell Chesser was an American author and journalist who wrote several historical novels and non-fiction books about the American West. She lived from 1923 to 2008.

Raynell Cooper was an American blues singer and guitarist who was active in the 1930s and 1940s. She was born in 1909 and was known for her powerful voice and guitar playing style.

Raynell Andreychuk was a Canadian lawyer and politician who served as a Senator from 1993 to 2013. She was born in 1944 and was the first woman to serve as Speaker of the Senate of Canada.

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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