Raine

♂ Boy

Pronounced RAYN /ˈreɪn/High

Meaning: From Germanic ragin, 'counsel, advice' (as in Rainer), and/or the word 'rain'; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Soft and modern: Raine echoes Germanic 'counsel' (Rainer) — and the word 'rain'. Sleek, calm, and unisex.

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Origin LowGerman, English

MeaningFrom Germanic ragin, 'counsel, advice' (as in Rainer), and/or the word 'rain'; here for boys; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#3922 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births28 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 605

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Raine comes from Germanic ragin, 'counsel, advice' (the root of Rainer), and also reads as the nature word 'rain' (routes layered, which we note). A sleek, calm modern name, used for both sexes, here for boys.

It registers thinly for boys. Rare, counsel-or-rain at the root, and calm.

Did you know? Raine catches Germanic ragin, 'counsel, advice' (as in Rainer) — and the gentle word 'rain'; a sleek, modern unisex name.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Raine — routes layered

Variations

RayneRainRaene

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Rayne— a fellow spelling

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Ren— a companion short name

Wren— another crisp nature-name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raine mean?

Raine echoes Germanic 'counsel' (Rainer) and the word 'rain'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Raine?

It's said RAYN /ˈreɪn/ — a single syllable.

Is Raine a boy or girl name?

Raine is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Raine?

Raine is a rare name for boys in the U.S.