Rainier

Rainier is a French boy's name. French name meaning "judgment army". Associated with Mount Rainier and European royalty.

How popular is Rainier in the United States?

In 2024, 27 boys in the United States were named Rainier, making it the 4,033rd most popular boy's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 4,820th a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 51 births.

Records for Rainier go back to 1956, and 885 babies have been given the name since.

What Rainier means and where it comes from

French name meaning "judgment army". Associated with Mount Rainier and European royalty.

Rainier is of French origin, described as royal in style.

Is Rainier a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 27 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Shorter names that share the opening of Rainier

  • Rain
  • Raine

Each of these is a name in its own right in the 2024 US data, given to at least 100 babies that year.

Sibling name ideas for Rainier

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rainier mean?

French name meaning "judgment army". Associated with Mount Rainier and European royalty.

Where does the name Rainier come from?

Rainier is of French origin, and is usually described as royal in style.

How popular is Rainier in the United States?

In 2024, 27 boys in the United States were named Rainier, making it the 4,033rd most popular boy's name that year.

Is Rainier a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 27 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

What are the short forms of Rainier?

Rain, Raine are shorter names in current US use that share the opening of Rainier.

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