Raye
Pronunciation: [ r-AY ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Raye first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 131 babies have been named Raye in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Raye is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,172 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,172
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Raye is also used as a girl name, ranked #8085.
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About the Name Raye
Raye is a boy name .
Is Raye a boy or girl name? Raye is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,172 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #8,085. Raye is more commonly used as a girl name.
Raye is currently ranked #20,172 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Raye include Raymond, Rayan, Raylan, Rayden, Ray . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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