Read
Pronunciation: [ r-EHD ]
Read is a boy baby name. Ranked #38,135 in the US.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Read first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 212 babies have been named Read in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Read is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,135 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,135
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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