Read is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #8147 in 2001 with 8 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 10 births ranking #6195. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 33.3%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 242,854 boys born was named Read. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.