Rainer
- Pronunciation
- [Rai-ner]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Counsel
- Origin
- German
Rainer Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,225 baby boys have been named Rainer. The name peaked in 2018 with 53 US births that year (rank #2464). In 2024, ranked #2615 nationally — 151 places below its 2018 peak.
Top States for Rainer
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Rainer births are: California (55), Texas (26), New York (17).
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6-Letter Names Starting with R
Names with Rainer's exact length and starting letter: Raanan, Rabiah, Rachel, Rachid, Radite.
Quick Facts About Rainer
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainart | Strong Judgment | Male | German |
| Rainhard | Strong Judgment | Male | German |
| Rainier | Strong Counselor. | Male | French |
| Rainor | Strong Counselor. | Male | German |
| Ranier | Strong Counselor. | Male | French |
| Rayner | Strong Counselor. From The Ancient Personal Name Ragnar. | Male | English |
| Reiner | Counsel | Male | German |
| Reinhard | Mighty And Brave Or Strong Judgment | Male | German |
| Renke | Strong Judgment | Male | German |
Famous People Named Rainer
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Rainer.
- Rainer Maria Rilke was a famous poet known for his modernist German poems.
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Compare Rainer to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Rainer against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).