A 1980s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Reyn since 1972
Babies named Reyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 | 54 |
| 1990s | 0 | 78 |
| 2000s | 5 | 74 |
| 2010s | 21 | 46 |
| 2020s | 24 | 41 |
Meaning & origin
Reyn is a rare unisex name that first entered U.S. records in 1972. It peaked in popularity in 1985, though even then it never reached the top 1,000. After a period of decline, its trajectory has been rising since 2014, suggesting renewed interest. The name's etymology is uncertain: it may be a modern coinage influenced by similar-sounding names like Rain or Wren. Its scarcity and phonetic simplicity give it a modern, unpretentious appeal, and it has not been strongly associated with any particular region or state in the U.S.
Reyn is a modern given name of uncertain derivation. It may be a variant of Rain, which can derive from the English word for precipitation or from the Old German regin meaning 'advice, counsel.' Alternatively, it could be a short form of Reynold, from the Old German Raginwald, or a spelling variant of Wren, after the small bird. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1972 and saw modest use primarily in the 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Reyn
Names that share Reyn's style, for a brother or sister.
