Rainier
boy name#3314 in 2025Rainier entered the US charts in 1956, peaked at #2497 in 1956, ranks #3314 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1956–2025
#3314
rank today
#2497
peak (1956)
35
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #2877 |
| 1960s | #4048 |
| 1970s | #4536 |
| 1980s | #4530 |
| 1990s | #5892 |
| 2000s | #6276 |
| 2010s | #4079 |
| 2020s | #3276 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Rainier has been most popular in WA, CA, NY.
Living bearers
About 900 people named Rainier are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rainier alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rainier in 2025?
- Rainier ranks #3314 among US boy names in 2025, with 35 babies given the name.
- When was the name Rainier most popular?
- Rainier peaked in 1956, reaching #2497 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rainier with classmates?
- Rainier will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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