Rain: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A nature name that falls softly, fresh and cleansing with poetic simplicity.
Rain as a Girl Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #132
- Peak
- #132 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Rain Means
Rain is a girl name of English origin. A nature name that falls softly, fresh and cleansing with poetic simplicity.
How Popular Rain Is
Rain currently ranks #132 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #132 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Rain
- Rain Phoenix, sister of Joaquin and River, brought nature-name cool to this choice.
- Also used as a spelling variant of the French Raine.
- Simple and elemental, one of nature's most honest names.
Rain as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #2393
- Peak
- #2393 in 2020
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Rain Means
Rain is a unisex name of English origin. Life-giving rain, refreshing and renewing the earth.
How Popular Rain Is
Rain currently ranks #2393 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2393 in 2020. It is rising.
Good to Know About Rain
- Rain has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Rain is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Names Like Rain
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Rain
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Rain.
Questions About Rain
What does Rain mean?
Rain is a girl name of English origin. A nature name that falls softly, fresh and cleansing with poetic simplicity.
How popular is Rain?
Rain currently ranks #132 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #132 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Rain come from?
Rain comes from English roots. Rain Phoenix, sister of Joaquin and River, brought nature-name cool to this choice.
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