Declining since 2018, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Raynor since 1911
Babies named Raynor per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2019, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Raynor's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 30 |
| 1920s | 53 |
| 1930s | 77 |
| 1940s | 59 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 60 |
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 116 |
| 2020s | 79 |
Meaning & origin
Raynor is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1911, the same year it reached its peak rank of 7194 (its highest position ever). In 2025, the name was given to approximately 1 in every 155,280 boys, reflecting its status as an uncommon choice. Since 2018, its trajectory has been falling, indicating a continued decline in usage. Despite its rarity, Raynor has a sturdy, surname-like feel that may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive name with historical roots. No states recorded significant usage of the name in recent years.
Raynor is an English surname that may originate from the Old German name Raginheri, composed of 'ragin' (advice, counsel) and 'heri' (army). Alternatively, it may be a variant of Rayner or a patronymic from the personal name Rayne. The name has been used as a given name since the early 20th century, but remains rare, with its peak in 1911.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ray
Sibling names for Raynor
Names that share Raynor's style, for a brother or sister.
