Raynie
A feminine name derived from the name Reynard, meaning brave counsel.
Name Census estimates that about 261 living Americans carry the first name Raynie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Raynie today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raynie births was 2011 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raynie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
261
~ 1 in 1,313,235 Americans
Peak year
2011
13 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,846
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Raynie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Raynie from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 101 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Raynie remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Raynie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Raynie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Raynies live
Origin
Meaning and history of Raynie
The name Raynie is a relatively modern derivation of the Germanic name Raina, which itself is a feminine form of the male name Rainer. The name Rainer is believed to have originated from the Old High German word "rein", meaning "pure" or "clean".
The earliest recorded use of the name Raynie can be traced back to the late 19th century in parts of Europe, particularly in regions with Germanic linguistic influences. It is possible that the name was initially used as a diminutive or pet form of the more traditional names Raina or Rainer.
While there are no known historical references to the name Raynie in ancient texts or religious scriptures, a few notable individuals have borne this name throughout history. One of the earliest recorded instances is Raynie von Müller (1872-1945), a German painter and illustrator known for her works depicting rural life and landscapes.
Another noteworthy figure was Raynie Hawkins (1901-1986), an American blues singer and songwriter who was active during the 1920s and 1930s. She is often credited as one of the pioneering figures in the development of the Mississippi Delta blues style.
In the field of literature, Raynie Stephens (1923-2001) was a celebrated American author and poet, best known for her collections of short stories and poems that explored themes of identity, family, and the complexities of human relationships.
The name Raynie also gained some prominence in the world of sports with Raynie Fox (1935-2018), an Australian tennis player who achieved success in both singles and doubles competitions during the 1950s and 1960s.
Finally, Raynie Vermillion (1947-2021) was a prominent American lawyer and civil rights activist who dedicated her career to advocating for social justice and defending the rights of marginalized communities.
While these examples provide a glimpse into the historical use of the name Raynie, it is important to note that the name's popularity and cultural significance may have evolved over time, reflecting the diverse influences and trends that shape naming practices across different regions and communities.
People
Raynie + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Raynie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raynie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 261 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raynie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,313,235 US residents.
Is Raynie a common name?
We classify Raynie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 264 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raynie most popular?
The single biggest year for Raynie was 2011, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raynie is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Raynie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Raynie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.