MallowbyNames

Reyne

RAYN · Modern variant of Rain or Rayne, often interpreted as 'queen' or 'counsel'.

Peak popularity
1957
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Reyne since 1950

Babies named Reyne per year in U.S. Social Security records.

816241960198020002020Most births 1957Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1950s127
1960s91
1970s6
1980s0
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s10

Meaning & origin

Reyne is a modern feminine name with multiple possible origins: a respelling of Rain or Rayne, a variant of the French Reine (meaning 'queen'), or a derivation from the Old Norse Ragn (meaning 'counsel'). Its first recorded use in the U.S. was in 1950, and it reached its peak popularity in 1957, with 18 births that year. The name has remained rare, never ranking in the top 1,000, and has shown a stable trajectory in recent decades. While its top states are not known due to low usage, Reyne carries an elegant sound that appeals to parents seeking a short, unique name with a nod to nature or royalty.

Reyne is a modern English name, likely a respelling of Rain or Rayne, or possibly a variant of the French name Reine (meaning 'queen'). It may also be influenced by the Old Norse Ragn (meaning 'counsel') through the name Rain. The name has been used as a feminine given name in the United States since the mid-20th century, with its peak popularity in 1957.

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Rayne, Rain, Reine

Sibling names for Reyne

Names that share Reyne's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Wren, Nora, Sage, Blair, Maeve

Brothers: Reid, Cole, Jace, Finn, Kai

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Reyne mean?
Reyne is a modern English name, often considered a variant of Rain or Rayne, and is sometimes interpreted as 'queen' or 'counsel'.
How popular is the name Reyne today?
Reyne has not ranked in the top 1,000 U.S. names in recent years. It peaked in 1957 at rank 1,636, with 18 births that year.
Is Reyne a boy or girl name?
Reyne is typically used as a girl's name in the United States.