US Popularity:1853
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):German, British
Meaning:Abundance from above
Rain is a gender-neutral name of Old English and German origin associated with the drizzly word “rain” meaning an “abundance from above”. Among other weather-related names, this is undeniably its purest form. Some parents might associate the title with a dreary day, but Rain also sports an air of coolness and rejuvenation. Rain has multiple variants, including Raina, Rayne, Rhayn, Reine, or Reign, and its most famous bearer is likely to be the star of The Office, Rainn Wilson. Whether you’re looking to pay tribute to mother nature or remind baby of their purpose in the world, Rain is a perfect choice.

Rain Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Rain is currently #656 on The Bump
Boy:Rain is currently #475 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Rain is currently #380 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Rain is currently #1853 in U.S. births
Boy:Rain is currently #4930 in U.S. births
Girl:Rain is currently #2329 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#2329
in 2023
+ 307
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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