Total births
3,618
Unisex name · since 1956
Rain
Since 1956, U.S. Social Security records show 3,618 babies named Rain, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1380
- among girls today
- 3,618
- born since 1956
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Rain is the #1380 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 3,618 recorded since 1956.
Social Security Administration records show Rain recorded 3,618 times among girls since 1956, holding rank #1380 nationally today, ahead of 92% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1956 to 2025.
- #1380 among girls today
- 3,618 born since 1956
- 2010s peak decade
- 92% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rain is currently the #1380 unisex name in America, more common than 92% of girls - 3,618 born since 1956, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1380
- among girls today
- 3,618
- born since 1956
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other girls
Rain vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1380
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 92% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Rain was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
196 babies were named Rain in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Rain compares
3,618 Top 16% higher than 84% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Rain's all-time total is 9x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rain | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,618 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 196 | 48 | 19,840 |
Rain's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Rain splits its recorded history at 2000: 87% of all births land in the more recent half, 13% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1956 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2023 peak of 196 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Rain at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#1,380
Active since
1956
Rain popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1956–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 196
- Annual births at peak, across 70 years of records
Rain popularity over time - boys
1,188 total births recorded since 1971 (Rain as boys' name)
Rain by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Rain's strongest decade.
1,140 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Rain births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 13
1960s
13 births
- 1970s 105
1970s
105 births
- 1980s 24
1980s
24 births
- 1990s 335
1990s
335 births
- 2000s
2000s
970 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,140 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,026 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,140 births (32% of all-time use).
How Rain compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Rain's total volume
Rain vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Rain by state
Where Rain concentrates geographically, total births since 1956
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 477 | 13.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 310 | 8.6% |
| #3 | New York | | 166 | 4.6% |
| #4 | Florida | | 160 | 4.4% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 77 | 2.1% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 73 | 2.0% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 56 | 1.5% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 54 | 1.5% |
California share of Rain's total US births 13.2%
Even split
477 of 3,618 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 28 reporting states.
Rain appears in 28 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rain? ▼
Rain has been given to 3,618 babies in the U.S. since 1956, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #1380 as of the latest data. 196 babies were born in 2023, its single highest year.
When was Rain most popular? ▼
Rain was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,140 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Rain most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rain are California (477 births), Texas (310 births), New York (166 births).
Is Rain a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Rain is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 3,618 births, and as a boy's name it has 1,188 births.
How long has the name Rain been used? ▼
Records for Rain go back to 1956, giving 70 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Rain? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Raina, Raine, Raizy, Rainey, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Rain's data
- Rain's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,140 total births) through the 2020s (1,026) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Rains (477 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Rain
Nearby Names Like Rain
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rain
Raina Girl
#999 12,453 births
Raine Girl
#1449 3,255 births
Raizy Girl
#1748 2,671 births
Rainey Girl
#2348 2,182 births
Raizel Girl
#2105 1,763 births
Compare Rain side by side: Rain vs Raina Rain vs Raine Rain vs Raizy
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Rain
Kaycee #1379
8,654 births · Peak 1998
Haylee #1381
30,213 births · Peak 2009
Joey #1378
7,644 births · Peak 1974
Addilynn #1382
4,524 births · Peak 2016
Cattaleya #1377
966 births · Peak 2024
Adina #1383
7,364 births · Peak 2025
Kollins #1376
1,091 births · Peak 2024
Cristina #1384
52,428 births · Peak 1990
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1956–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rain: #1380 Unisex Name - 3,618 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rain. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Rain draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.