Rising since 1987, #1,548 for girls today.
Popularity of Raine since 1954
Babies named Raine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 32 | 0 |
| 1960s | 33 | 0 |
| 1970s | 65 | 0 |
| 1980s | 121 | 21 |
| 1990s | 300 | 116 |
| 2000s | 755 | 186 |
| 2010s | 1,033 | 134 |
| 2020s | 916 | 148 |
Meaning & origin
Raine first appeared on U.S. Social Security records in 1954, but its real growth began in the late 1980s. Since 1987, the name has been on a rising trajectory, climbing to a peak rank in 2022. As of 2025, it stands at rank 1,548, with about 1 in 11,818 newborn girls receiving the name. The name is most popular in Indiana, North Carolina, and Florida. Raine fits a modern style of nature names, sharing sounds with word names like Rain and Reign, and spelling variants like Rayne and Rane. Its meaning is generally understood to reference the natural element, but may also derive from surname origins.
Raine is a modern English name that emerged in the mid-20th century. It may be considered a variant of Rain, itself a transferred use of the English surname derived from the Old French 'reine' or from a place name. Alternatively, it can be seen as a straightforward nature name referencing precipitation, part of a trend of word names. Its use has risen steadily since the 1980s.
Where Raine is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Raine
Names that share Raine's style, for a brother or sister.
