Girl nameCurrently #9,392 in the USSteady
Rainbow
//ˈɹeɪnˌboʊ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19807 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Rainbow's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Rainbow's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Rainbow |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1979 | 19 |
| 1980 | 28 |
| 1981 | 19 |
| 1982 | 20 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 11 |
Rainbow through the decades
- Rainbow peaked in 1980, when 28 babies were named Rainbow in the US.
- The 2020s were Rainbow's strongest decade, averaging 19 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Rainbow has risen 96% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Rainbow currently ranks #9,392 in the US and is holding steady.