Raid
Pronunciation: [ r-AYD ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Raid first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 22 babies have been named Raid in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Raid is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #22,211 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #22,211
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Sources
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