Rayner
boy name#4707 in 2025Rayner entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #2671 in 1940, ranks #4707 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
#4707
rank today
#2671
peak (1940)
21
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4179 |
| 1940s | #3182 |
| 1950s | #3811 |
| 1960s | #3598 |
| 1980s | #6941 |
| 1990s | #7358 |
| 2000s | #9115 |
| 2010s | #6388 |
| 2020s | #5183 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Rayner are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rayner is a kid of about 10 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rayner in 2025?
- Rayner ranks #4707 among US boy names in 2025, with 21 babies given the name.
- When was the name Rayner most popular?
- Rayner peaked in 1940, reaching #2671 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rayner with classmates?
- Rayner will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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