Rae is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #8239 in 1998 with 7 recorded births. This places Rae in the bottom 27% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2020 with 11 births ranking #7382. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 273,045 boys born was named Rae. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Rae is a compact, stylish short name whose meaning depends on which longer name family sits behind it. It is often linked to Rachel, but it also appears independently in modern use.
The name has long been popular as a middle name and has increasingly been used on its own because it feels simple and polished. Its flexibility is part of its appeal.