The name reached its all-time peak in 2020 with 11 births ranking #7382. 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.