Raynard
Every Raynard since 1912 — 3,061 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Raynard
Raynard is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1912, 3,061 American babies have been named Raynard. Its peak came in 1962, when 123 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Raynard stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Raynard year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #13,720 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11,997 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,505 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,215 |
| 2019 | 15 | #6,038 |
| 2018 | 10 | #8,029 |
| 2017 | 10 | #8,007 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,496 |
| 2015 | 20 | #4,852 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,234 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,124 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 17 | #5,379 |
| 2010 | 22 | #4,485 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,494 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,669 |
| 2007 | 25 | #4,094 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,472 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3,916 |
| 2004 | 21 | #4,232 |
| 2003 | 17 | #4,770 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,491 |
| 2001 | 24 | #3,597 |
| 2000 | 29 | #3,057 |
| 1995 | 34 | #2,334 |
| 1990 | 69 | #1,349 |
| 1985 | 54 | #1,315 |
| 1980 | 30 | #1,902 |
| 1975 | 22 | #2,117 |
| 1970 | 34 | #1,455 |
| 1965 | 93 | #767 |
| 1960 | 98 | #771 |
| 1955 | 44 | #1,133 |
| 1950 | 26 | #1,458 |
| 1945 | 10 | #2,361 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,578 |
| 1930 | 12 | #2,419 |
| 1925 | 12 | #2,556 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,180 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,279 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Raynard in 2025?
Raynard did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Raynard?
3,061 babies have been named Raynard in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Raynard most popular?
Raynard peaked in 1962, when 123 newborns received the name.
Is Raynard a boy or girl name?
Raynard is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Raynard rising or falling?
Raynard is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.