Total births
38
Girls' name · since 1949
Rainell
Rainell has 38 recorded births since 1949 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1949 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 38
- total births
- 1949–1951
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
Rainell sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 38 recorded since 1949.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Rainell has been recorded 38 times among girls since 1949, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1940s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1949 to 1951.
- 38 total births
- 1949–1951 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 63% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
38 girls have been named Rainell since 1949, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1951.
- 38
- total births
- 1949–1951
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
63% of everyone ever named Rainell was born in this single decade.
1949
Single peak year
24 babies were named Rainell in 1949 - its busiest year on record.
Rainell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rainell's SSA record in two at 1950 and the more recent half accounts for 37% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 63%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1951, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1949 peak of 24, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rainell at a glance
Last recorded 1951Peak year
1949
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1949
Rainell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1949–1951
- Peak year (1949)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 3 years of records
Rainell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Rainell's strongest decade.
24 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 63% of all-time use.
Rainell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s
1940s
24 births
- 1950s
1950s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 24 births (63% of all-time use).
Rainell by state
Where Rainell concentrates geographically, total births since 1949
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 8 | 21.1% |
Michigan share of Rainell's total US births 21.1%
8 of 38 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rainell? ▼
38 babies have been named Rainell since 1949. It was last recorded in 1951. The peak year was 1949 with 24 births.
When was Rainell most popular? ▼
Rainell was most popular in the 1940s decade with 24 total births. The single peak year was 1949.
Where is Rainell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rainell are Michigan (8 births).
How long has the name Rainell been used? ▼
Records for Rainell go back to 1949, giving 3 years of history through 1951.
What names are similar to Rainell? ▼
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 Rainell's data
- Rainell's usage has stayed within range of its 1940s decade-level peak (24 total births) through the 1950s (14) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Michigan records the most Rainells (8 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan 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 Rainell
Nearby Names Like Rainell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rainell
Raina Girl
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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 Rainell side by side: Rainell vs Raina Rainell vs Rain Rainell vs Raine
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1949–1951 (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. "Rainell: Baby Name Since 1949 - 38 Births, Peak 1949." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rainell. 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 Rainell 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 July 2026.