Total births
10
Boys' name · since 1987
Raynal
10 babies named Raynal in U.S. Social Security records since 1987, with the highest year being 1987. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 10
- total births
- 1987–1991
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Raynal sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 10 recorded since 1987.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Raynal has been recorded 10 times among boys since 1987, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 1991.
- 10 total births
- 1987–1991 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
10 boys have been named Raynal since 1987, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1991.
- 10
- total births
- 1987–1991
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Raynal was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
5 babies were named Raynal in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Raynal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Raynal's full recorded timeline at 1991, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1987, with just 5 recorded births.
Raynal at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1987
Raynal popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–1991
- Peak year (1987)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 5 years of records
Raynal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Raynal's strongest decade.
5 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Raynal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 5 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Raynal? ▼
Since 1987, Social Security records show 10 babies named Raynal. The most recent recorded year was 1991. Its busiest year on record was 1987, with 5 births.
When was Raynal most popular? ▼
Raynal was most popular in the 1980s decade with 5 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
How long has the name Raynal been used? ▼
Raynal has been recorded in Social Security data since 1987, spanning 5 years of data through 1991.
What names are similar to Raynal? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Raymond, Ray, Raymundo, Rayan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Raynal's data
- Raynal's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (5 total births) through the 1990s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Raynal
Nearby Names Like Raynal
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Raynal
Raymond Boy
#379 779,794 births
Ray Boy
#777 204,701 births
Raymundo Boy
#2266 9,493 births
Rayan Boy
#579 8,895 births
Raymon Boy
#5461 7,985 births
Compare Raynal side by side: Raynal vs Raymond Raynal vs Ray Raynal vs Raymundo
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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, 1987–1991 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Raynal: Baby Name Since 1987 - 10 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/raynal. 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 Raynal 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.