Rae

Rae is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 184 girls in the United States.

Rae at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Rae

Rae belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Rae first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #313 in 1892, and in 2024 184 babies received the name — 23,287 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rae in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#313 in 1892
Peak year
1956
Babies named Rae in 2024
184
Total since 1880
23,287

Rae in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#282 in 2021
Babies named Rae in 2025
121
Total since 1996
1,948

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rae mean?

The meaning of Rae is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Rae a boy or girl name?

Rae is a girl name. In 2024, 184 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rae?

Rae comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Rae?

Rae first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #313 in 1892, and 184 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].