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Rayner
OriginVariation of Rainer, German
Meaning"wise army"
US Rank#4826
2025 SSA
About Rayner
Rayner was introduced to England by the Normans after the Conquest and has historical significance in medieval Europe. Though uncommon in modern usage, Rayner has seen occasional revivals as parents seek distinctive yet historically grounded names.
Rainer gives it a nature feel while Rainier is both the Prince of Monaco who married actor Grace Kelly and the mountain outside Seattle.
Pronounced RAY-ner.
As of October 2026, Rayner ranked #4826 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2824 in 1940.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | #4,704 | 22 | 12.9 |
| 2024 | #4,282 | 25 | 14.5 |
| 2025 | #4,826 | 21 | 12.3 |
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