Total births
216
Girls' name · since 1983
Raynesha
Raynesha has 216 recorded births since 1983 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1997 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 216
- total births
- 1983–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
216 girls have been named Raynesha since 1983, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Raynesha recorded 216 times among girls since 1983, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 2005.
- 216 total births
- 1983–2005 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 64% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
216 girls have been named Raynesha since 1983, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2005.
- 216
- total births
- 1983–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
64% of everyone ever named Raynesha was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
18 babies were named Raynesha in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
Raynesha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Raynesha's full recorded timeline at 1995, 49% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 51% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1983, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1997 peak of 18 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Raynesha at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1997
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1983
Raynesha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2005
- Peak year (1997)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Raynesha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Raynesha's strongest decade.
138 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 64% of all-time use.
Raynesha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 43
1980s
43 births
- 1990s
1990s
138 births
- 2000s 35
2000s
35 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 138 births (64% of all-time use).
Raynesha by state
Where Raynesha concentrates geographically, total births since 1983
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 22 | 10.2% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 5 | 2.3% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 2.3% |
California share of Raynesha's total US births 10.2%
Even split
22 of 216 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Raynesha? ▼
Since 1983, Social Security records show 216 babies named Raynesha. The most recent recorded year was 2005. Its busiest year on record was 1997, with 18 births.
When was Raynesha most popular? ▼
Raynesha was most popular in the 1990s decade with 138 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Where is Raynesha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Raynesha are California (22 births), Louisiana (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Raynesha been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Raynesha since 1983 -- 23 years through the most recent 2005 data.
What names are similar to Raynesha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rayna, Rayne, Raya, Ray, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Raynesha's data
- Raynesha's decade-level peak was the 1990s (138 total births); usage has since declined to 35 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Rayneshas (22 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 Raynesha
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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, 1983–2005 (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. "Raynesha: Baby Name Since 1983 - 216 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/raynesha. 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 Raynesha 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.