Total births
1,260
Boys' name · since 1955
Rainer
1,260 babies named Rainer in U.S. Social Security records since 1955, with the highest year being 2018. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #2609
- among boys today
- 1,260
- born since 1955
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other boys
1,260 babies have been named Rainer since 1955, making it today's #2609 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Rainer recorded 1,260 times among boys since 1955, holding rank #2609 nationally today, ahead of 82% of boys, 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 1955 to 2025.
- #2609 among boys today
- 1,260 born since 1955
- 2010s peak decade
- 82% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Rainer is currently the #2609 boys' name in America, more common than 82% of boys - 1,260 born since 1955, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2609
- among boys today
- 1,260
- born since 1955
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other boys
Rainer vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2609
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 82% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Rainer was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
53 babies were named Rainer in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Rainer compares
1,260 Top 27% higher than 73% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Rainer's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rainer | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,260 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 53 | 23 | 22,252 |
Rainer's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rainer's SSA record in two at 1992 and the more recent half accounts for 72% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 28%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1972, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2018 peak of 53, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rainer at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#2,609
Active since
1955
Rainer popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1955–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 53
- Annual births at peak, across 71 years of records
Rainer popularity over time - girls
16 total births recorded since 2009 (Rainer as girls' name)
Rainer by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Rainer's strongest decade.
334 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Rainer births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 47
1950s
47 births
- 1960s
1960s
135 births
- 1970s 54
1970s
54 births
- 1980s 91
1980s
91 births
- 1990s 129
1990s
129 births
- 2000s
2000s
200 births
- 2010s
2010s
334 births
- 2020s
2020s
270 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 334 births (27% of all-time use).
How Rainer compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Rainer's total volume
Rainer vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Rainer by state
Where Rainer concentrates geographically, total births since 1955
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 55 | 4.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 33 | 2.6% |
| #3 | New York | | 22 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Florida | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Rainer's total US births 4.4%
Even split
55 of 1,260 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rainer? ▼
Since 1955, Social Security records show 1,260 babies named Rainer. Today it holds rank #2609 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2018, with 53 births.
When was Rainer most popular? ▼
Rainer was most popular in the 2010s decade with 334 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Rainer most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rainer are California (55 births), Texas (33 births), New York (22 births).
How long has the name Rainer been used? ▼
Rainer has been recorded in Social Security data since 1955, spanning 71 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Rainer? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Raiden, Rain, Rainier, Raidyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rainer's data
- Rainer's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (334 total births) through the 2020s (270) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Rainers (55 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 Rainer
Nearby Names Like Rainer
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rainer
Raiden Boy
#448 12,681 births
Rain Boy
#1666 1,188 births
Rainier Boy
#4007 874 births
Raidyn Boy
#4048 617 births
Raine Boy
#4374 605 births
Compare Rainer side by side: Rainer vs Raiden Rainer vs Rain Rainer vs Rainier
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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, 1955–2025 (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. "Rainer: #2609 Boys' Name - 1,260 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rainer. 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 Rainer 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.