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Rayne
♂ Boy
Pronounced RAYN /reɪn/High
Meaning: rain, counsel-powerMedium
In 30 seconds: Rayne is a modern spelling of Rain or Raine meaning rain or counsel-power. A bold one-syllable nature name for boys.
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Meaningrain, counsel-power
U.S. rank (2025)#2018 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births75 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,345
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
Rayne is a variant spelling of Rain or Raine, from Old English/Norse meaning rain.
Rayne has appeared in US birth records as a cool, bold nature-name variant, used for both boys and girls.
Did you know? In Norse mythology, rain was seen as a blessing from the gods — and in Druidic tradition, rain was so sacred that priests performed rites to summon it.
Overall data confidence 75%
Behind the Name: Rayne — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data
Variations
RainRaineRainey
Nicknames
Ray
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What does Rayne mean?
Rayne means rain, counsel-power.
How do you pronounce Rayne?
Rayne is pronounced RAYN (/reɪn/), with 1 syllable.
Is Rayne a boy's name?
Yes, Rayne is used as a boy's name.
How popular is the name Rayne?
Modern spelling; rain meaning well established. Used as boy per spec.