Abundant blessing or counsel
Originally a diminutive of the Germanic name Regina or the English name Lorraine, it has evolved into a standalone nature-inspired choice. It is often associated with the English word 'rain,' symbolizing renewal and life-giving water. In some contexts, it is also linked to the surname Rainey, derived from the Old French name Ranulf.
Less common today
Rainey isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,128 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actress and singer
The last person to be publicly executed in the United States
Influential early American blues singer known as the Mother of the Blues
