Rae
Pronunciation: [ r-AY ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Rae first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 376 babies have been named Rae in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rae is past its peak , currently ranked #7,683 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,683
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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Rae is also used as a girl name, ranked #1260.
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Old English origin
"noble estate"
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About the Name Rae
Rae is a boy name .
Is Rae a boy or girl name? Rae is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,683 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,260. Rae is more commonly used as a girl name.
Rae is currently ranked #7,683 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Rae include Rael, Raeden . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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