Raine
Boy name · #3888 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Raine? In official American birth records, Raine has been tracked continuously since 1981, giving it 44 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 28 baby boys were named Raine, placing it at #3888 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #5999, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 64,286 boys born in 2025 was named Raine.
The 44-year story
Raine first appears in the Social Security records in 1981, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2005, when 32 boys were named Raine — good for #3172 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Raine per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Raine against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Raine in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Raine is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Raine will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Raine is most common
State-level data for Raine is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Raine
Statistically, parents drawn to Raine tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Caine, Laine, Zaine, Divine, and Rayce.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Raine | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #3848 |
| 2024 | 24 | #4321 |
| 2023 | 32 | #3566 |
| 2022 | 29 | #3774 |
| 2021 | 20 | #4780 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5699 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4480 |
| 2018 | 19 | #4918 |
| 2017 | 7 | #9696 |
| 2016 | 10 | #7605 |
| 2015 | 14 | #5999 |
| 2014 | 7 | #9642 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7026 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6626 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5433 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5478 |
| 2009 | 12 | #6802 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5767 |
| 2007 | 10 | #7590 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4675 |
| 2005 | 32 | #3172 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5007 |
| 2003 | 26 | #3443 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4502 |
| 2001 | 22 | #3721 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Raine?
In official American birth records, the name Raine first appeared in 1981 (over 44 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 44 years.
Is Raine a popular boy name?
Raine ranked #3888 among boys in 2025 with 28 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #5999.
When was the name Raine most popular?
Raine peaked in 2005, when 32 American boys received the name (ranked #3172 that year). Since 2005 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Raine?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 64,286 newborn American boys was named Raine. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.