Rainier
2 countries#3314 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Rainier was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
920 births recorded 1956–2025 · currently #3314 · peaked in 2023 with 51 births
Most common in: California, Washington, New York, Oregon
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
38 births recorded 1950–1984 · peaked in 1956 with 8 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Rainier’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5303 | — |
| 2007 | #5901 | ↓598 |
| 2008 | #5067 | ↑834 |
| 2009 | #8985 | ↓3918 |
| 2010 | #4678 | ↑4307 |
| 2011 | #5200 | ↓522 |
| 2012 | #3894 | ↑1306 |
| 2013 | #4180 | ↓286 |
| 2014 | #4702 | ↓522 |
| 2015 | #3231 | ↑1471 |
| 2016 | #3596 | ↓365 |
| 2017 | #4224 | ↓628 |
| 2018 | #3446 | ↑778 |
| 2019 | #3636 | ↓190 |
| 2020 | #3274 | ↑362 |
| 2021 | #3021 | ↑253 |
| 2022 | #3053 | ↓32 |
| 2023 | #3005 | ↑48 |
| 2024 | #3986 | ↓981 |
| 2025 | #3314 | ↑672 |
Frequently asked questions about Rainier
Is Rainier a popular name?
Yes — Rainier currently ranks #3314 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Rainier more common for boys or girls?
Rainier is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Rainier most popular?
Rainier peaked in 2023 in United States, with 51 recorded births that year.
Is Rainier rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Rainier’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #2497 in 1956 to #3314 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Rainier?
At least 958 babies have been recorded with the name Rainier across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Rainier popular in more than one country?
Yes — Rainier appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Rainier?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Rainier include Quill, Rei, Reuel.
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