Total births
606
Girls' name · since 1971
Rainbow
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 606 babies named Rainbow, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9115
- among girls today
- 606
- born since 1971
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other girls
Rainbow currently ranks #9115 among girls' names in America, with 606 babies recorded since 1971.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Rainbow has been recorded 606 times among girls since 1971, currently ranked #9115 nationally and more common than 49% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2025.
- #9115 among girls today
- 606 born since 1971
- 2010s peak decade
- 49% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rainbow is currently the #9115 girls' name in America, more common than 49% of girls - 606 born since 1971, peaking in the 2010s.
- #9115
- among girls today
- 606
- born since 1971
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other girls
Rainbow vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#9115
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 49% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Rainbow was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
28 babies were named Rainbow in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
How Rainbow compares
606 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
Rainbow's all-time total is 59% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rainbow | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 606 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 48 | 19,840 |
Rainbow's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Rainbow splits its recorded history at 1999: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1990 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1980 peak of 28 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Rainbow at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1980
Current rank
#9,115
Active since
1971
Rainbow popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2025
- Peak year (1980)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Rainbow by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Rainbow's strongest decade.
152 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Rainbow births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
112 births
- 1980s
1980s
130 births
- 1990s 48
1990s
48 births
- 2000s 54
2000s
54 births
- 2010s
2010s
152 births
- 2020s
2020s
110 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 152 births (25% of all-time use).
How Rainbow 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 Rainbow's total volume
Rainbow vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Rainbow by state
Where Rainbow concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 36 | 5.9% |
California share of Rainbow's total US births 5.9%
36 of 606 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rainbow? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 606 babies named Rainbow. Today it holds rank #9115 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1980, with 28 births.
When was Rainbow most popular? ▼
Rainbow was most popular in the 2010s decade with 152 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Rainbow most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rainbow are California (36 births).
How long has the name Rainbow been used? ▼
Records for Rainbow go back to 1971, giving 55 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Rainbow? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Raina, Rain, Raine, Raizy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Rainbow's data
- Rainbow's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (152 total births) through the 2020s (110) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Rainbows (36 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 Rainbow
Nearby Names Like Rainbow
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rainbow
Raina Girl
#999 12,453 births
Rain Girl
#1380 3,618 births
Raine Girl
#1449 3,255 births
Raizy Girl
#1748 2,671 births
Rainey Girl
#2348 2,182 births
Compare Rainbow side by side: Rainbow vs Raina Rainbow vs Rain Rainbow vs Raine
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Rainbow
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, 1971–2025 (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. "Rainbow: #9115 Girls' Name - 606 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rainbow. 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 Rainbow 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.