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Rae

Rae: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ÉšeÉĒ/

Meaning and origin of Rae

  • A diminutive of the female given name Rachel, also used as a formal given name, mostly as a middle name.

How popular is Rae?

176U.S. babies in 2025
#313peak rank (1892)
24,420babies since 1880

Since 1880, 23,460 girls and 960 boys in the U.S. have been named Rae (96% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #313 in 1892. Its highest rank for boys was #854 in 1895. In 2025, 176 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Rae FAQ

What does the name Rae mean?

A diminutive of the female given name Rachel, also used as a formal given name, mostly as a middle name.

How popular is the name Rae?

Since 1880, 23,460 girls and 960 boys in the U.S. have been named Rae (96% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #313 in 1892. Its highest rank for boys was #854 in 1895. In 2025, 176 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Rae a boy or girl name?

Rae is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 23,460 girls and 960 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.