Holding steady, #4,878 for girls today.
Popularity of Rayn since 1973
Babies named Rayn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 53 |
| 1980s | 0 | 196 |
| 1990s | 58 | 76 |
| 2000s | 205 | 79 |
| 2010s | 222 | 114 |
| 2020s | 175 | 74 |
Meaning & origin
Rayn is a modern, minimalist variant of Rain, first recorded in U.S. data in 1994. It peaked in 2023 and remained stable through 2025, when it ranked 4,878th and occurred 1 in 59,528 births. The name is most common in Georgia, Florida, and Texas, and its unisex appeal aligns with contemporary nature-inspired and phonetically simplified names.
Rayn is a modern respelling of the word Rain, likely influenced by the phonetic spelling trend. It may also be a variant of the surname or given name Rayne, or a diminutive of names such as Rayner (Old English 'army counsel') or Raymond (Germanic 'wise protector'). The name first appeared in U.S. records in the 1990s and has seen modest use for both genders.
Where Rayn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Rayn
Names that share Rayn's style, for a brother or sister.
