Rainy
Every Rainy since 1963 — 1,035 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rainy
Rainy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,064 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 1,035 American babies have been named Rainy. Its peak came in 2014, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rainy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rainy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #6,064 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,871 |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,514 |
| 2022 | 22 | #5,766 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,123 |
| 2020 | 22 | #5,617 |
| 2019 | 30 | #4,629 |
| 2018 | 24 | #5,424 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,791 |
| 2016 | 23 | #5,759 |
| 2015 | 29 | #4,828 |
| 2014 | 31 | #4,630 |
| 2013 | 22 | #5,966 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,389 |
| 2011 | 29 | #4,889 |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,931 |
| 2009 | 29 | #5,059 |
| 2008 | 16 | #8,024 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,501 |
| 2006 | 27 | #5,193 |
| 2005 | 26 | #5,079 |
| 2004 | 22 | #5,708 |
| 2003 | 29 | #4,506 |
| 2002 | 29 | #4,361 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,238 |
| 2000 | 30 | #4,154 |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,627 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,503 |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,339 |
| 1980 | 17 | #4,466 |
| 1975 | 13 | #4,779 |
| 1970 | 8 | #6,214 |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,338 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rainy in 2025?
Rainy ranked #6,064 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rainy?
1,035 babies have been named Rainy in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rainy most popular?
Rainy peaked in 2014, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Rainy a boy or girl name?
Rainy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rainy rising or falling?
Rainy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.