How popular is the name Raney in 2025?

Raney is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Raney most popular?

Raney peaked in 1965, reaching #2982 among US boy names.

Raney will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Raney entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #2982 in 1965, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2982

peak (1965)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Raney are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Raney alive today was born around 1955, making them about 70 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Raney in 2025?: Raney is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Raney most popular?: Raney peaked in 1965, reaching #2982 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Raney with classmates?: Raney will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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