Raynette, of French origin, means 'little rayon' which translates to 'little ray of light'. It is a unique and charming name choice that signifies brightness and warmth. Raynette was popular during the mid-20th century but has since become less common, making it a vintage yet distinctive option for parents seeking something special.
The name Raynette experienced significant popularity from the late 1940s to the mid-1970s, with peaks in births occurring annually between 1949 and 1964. The highest number of babies named Raynette was born in 1956 (25 births), while there were only 5 births recorded in both 1976 and 1986. After the mid-1970s, the name's popularity notably declined, with fewer than 10 births per year from 1973 onwards, excluding a brief spike in 1980 (10 births). In total, over an approximate 50-year span, there were 686 babies named Raynette.