Rainey
How to say it: RAY-nee · /ˈreɪni/
English surname derived from Raymond or 'rain' - used as modern feminine first name with nature feel.
Rainey was the 1,772nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 76 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 65% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,504 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,772 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 76 |
| Share of births | 1 in 43,622 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +65% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,504 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rainey is climbing: the 2020s are already its best decade.
What goes with it
Nicknames
- Rain
- Rae
Honouring a Rainey in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Rainey is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Rainey
- Rainey Qualley (born 1989)American actress and singer
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