Raynor
Of English origin, a name derived from the Old English word "rein", meaning advice.
Name Census estimates that about 368 living Americans carry the first name Raynor. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Raynor today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raynor births was 2019 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raynor. 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
368
~ 1 in 931,398 Americans
Peak year
2019
24 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,381
Tracked since 1911
Popularity
Raynor: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Raynor from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 116 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Raynor remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Raynor 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 Raynor during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Raynors live
Origin
Meaning and history of Raynor
The name Raynor has its origins in the Old English language, tracing back to the Anglo-Saxon period of the 5th to 11th centuries. It is derived from the elements "rægen" meaning "counsel" and "here" meaning "army" or "warrior." This combination suggests that the name was originally used to refer to a wise or counseling warrior or military advisor.
During the Anglo-Saxon era, the name Raynor was primarily found in the regions that now make up parts of England, particularly in the areas inhabited by the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes. It was a common name among the nobility and the warrior class, reflecting the martial culture of the time.
While there are no specific historical references to the name in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is possible that the name was used by notable figures of the period whose names have not been well-documented or preserved.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Raynor can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Raginhere" in this document.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Raynor. One example is Raynor Bassett (c. 1330 – c. 1400), an English lawyer and Speaker of the House of Commons during the reign of Richard II.
Another prominent figure was Raynor Taylor (1616 – 1668), an English clergyman and author who served as the Bishop of Down and Connor in Ireland during the 17th century.
In the 18th century, Raynor Shaw (1733 – 1801) was a British architect and surveyor who worked on several notable buildings in London, including the Adelphi Terrace and the Royal Opera House.
Moving into the 19th century, Raynor Gregor Muir (1872 – 1954) was a Scottish-born Australian politician and member of the House of Representatives for the Labor Party.
Finally, in the 20th century, Raynor Winn (born 1939) is a British author and long-distance walker known for her memoir "The Salt Path," which recounts her experiences walking the South West Coast Path in England after becoming homeless.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Raynor throughout history, showcasing the name's enduring presence and significance across various fields and time periods.
People
Raynor + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raynor as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Raynor: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raynor?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 368 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raynor 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 931,398 US residents.
Is Raynor a common name?
We classify Raynor as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 548 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raynor most popular?
The single biggest year for Raynor was 2019, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raynor is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Raynor a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Raynor in the SSA data are male. 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.