Brae
Pronunciation: [ br-AY ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Brae first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 143 babies have been named Brae in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Brae is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,609 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,609
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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Brae is also used as a girl name, ranked #22686.
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About the Name Brae
Brae is a boy name .
Is Brae a boy or girl name? Brae is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,609 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #22,686. Brae is more commonly used as a boy name.
Brae is currently ranked #7,609 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Brae include Braxton, Brayden, Brandon, Brady, Bradley . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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