Rising since 2010, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Rein since 1953
Babies named Rein per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 | 6 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 | 11 |
| 2000s | 16 | 28 |
| 2010s | 49 | 53 |
| 2020s | 56 | 53 |
Meaning & origin
Rein is a modern unisex name that has seen a slight rise in usage since 2010, reaching its peak rank in 2024 at number 10695. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1953, but remained extremely rare for decades, with an occurrence rate of about 1 in 284,679 births in the latest year. Its origins are uncertain; it might be a contemporary spelling variant of Rayne, or a short form of Germanic names like Reinhold. Rein has no strong association with any particular U.S. state in current data, reflecting its scattered usage. The name's uptick aligns with a broader trend toward short, vowel-rich names ending in 'n' for both genders.
Rein is a modern given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1953. It may have developed as a short form of names like Reinhold or Reinhard, or as a variant of the feminine name Rayne, itself a modern invention. The spelling 'Rein' also forms part of German compound names meaning 'pure,' but the name as used in English-speaking countries is likely a contemporary coinage rather than a direct import.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Rein
Names that share Rein's style, for a brother or sister.
