Rainier
- Pronunciation
- [Rai-nier]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Strong Counselor.
- Origin
- French
Rainier Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 839 baby boys have been named Rainier. The name peaked in 2023 with 41 US births that year (rank #3045). In 2024, ranked #4033 nationally — 988 places below its 2023 peak.
Top States for Rainier
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Rainier births are: California (86), Washington (85), New York (5).
Other French-Origin Names Like Rainier
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7-Letter Names Starting with R
Names with Rainier's exact length and starting letter: Rabbani, Rabican, Rachael, Rachele, Radbert.
Quick Facts About Rainier
Variant Forms
Famous People Named Rainier
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Rainier.
- Rainier III, Prince of Monaco was one of the longest reigning monarchs in European history.
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Compare Rainier to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Rainier against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).