Rae
Female name · ↓ Falling
8,846
Total Births
1956
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Rae
Rae is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1950s with significant usage. Approximately 8,846 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 416 births |
| 1890s | 766 births |
| 1900s | 692 births |
| 1910s | 912 births |
| 1920s | 785 births |
| 1930s | 891 births |
| 1940s | 1,073 births |
| 1950s | 1,385 births |
| 1960s | 1,135 births |
| 1970s | 673 births |
| 1980s | 118 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rae?
Rae has been given to 8,846 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1956 with 161 births that year.
Is Rae a boy or girl name?
Rae is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Rae most popular?
Rae was most popular in 1956, when 161 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Rae?
Rae first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).