gender neutral
Rae
ewe, female sheep
About Rae
A name that captures sunlight in three letters, Rae brings an effortless brightness wherever it goes. This choice speaks to parents who appreciate simplicity without sacrificing sophistication. The single syllable carries weight and presence, making it memorable despite its brevity. Rae works beautifully as both a standalone selection and as a complement to longer middle names, offering flexibility in how you shape your daughter's identity. It's a name that transitions seamlessly from childhood through adulthood, never feeling too precious or too mature. Consider how it sounds when called across a playground, whispered at bedtime, or printed on a diploma. The streamlined spelling avoids confusion while maintaining an air of understated elegance that never goes out of style.
Popularity of the Name Rae
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #573 | ||||
| 1881 | #731 | ||||
| 1882 | #455 | ||||
| 1883 | #392 | ||||
| 1884 | #423 | ||||
| 1885 | #537 | ||||
| 1886 | #370 | ||||
| 1887 | #353 | ||||
| 1888 | #346 | ||||
| 1889 | #367 | ||||
| 1890 | #353 | ||||
| 1891 | #321 | ||||
| 1892 | #313 | ||||
| 1893 | #321 | ||||
| 1894 | #327 | ||||
| 1895 | #321 | ||||
| 1896 | #368 | ||||
| 1897 | #360 | ||||
| 1898 | #394 | ||||
| 1899 | #359 | ||||
| 1900 | #406 | ||||
| 1901 | #390 | ||||
| 1902 | #389 | ||||
| 1903 | #369 | ||||
| 1904 | #391 | ||||
| 1905 | #441 | ||||
| 1906 | #432 | ||||
| 1907 | #416 | ||||
| 1908 | #407 | ||||
| 1909 | #400 | ||||
| 1910 | #425 | ||||
| 1911 | #395 | ||||
| 1912 | #412 | ||||
| 1913 | #435 | ||||
| 1914 | #376 | ||||
| 1915 | #408 | ||||
| 1916 | #450 | ||||
| 1917 | #421 | ||||
| 1918 | #436 | ||||
| 1919 | #455 | ||||
| 1920 | #490 | ||||
| 1921 | #494 | #205 | |||
| 1922 | #531 | #176 | |||
| 1923 | #542 | #141 | |||
| 1924 | #519 | #164 | |||
| 1925 | #462 | #159 | |||
| 1926 | #572 | #115 | |||
| 1927 | #521 | #137 | |||
| 1928 | #499 | #141 | |||
| 1929 | #507 | #130 | |||
| 1930 | #525 | #99 | |||
| 1931 | #452 | #89 | |||
| 1932 | #458 | #127 | |||
| 1933 | #395 | #85 | |||
| 1934 | #438 | #87 | |||
| 1935 | #414 | #124 | |||
| 1936 | #444 | #119 | |||
| 1937 | #474 | #107 | |||
| 1938 | #491 | #105 | |||
| 1939 | #483 | #188 | |||
| 1940 | #487 | #161 | |||
| 1941 | #491 | #121 | |||
| 1942 | #437 | #127 | |||
| 1943 | #442 | #108 | |||
| 1944 | #483 | #129 | |||
| 1945 | #450 | #113 | |||
| 1946 | #486 | #128 | |||
| 1947 | #438 | #166 | |||
| 1948 | #454 | #152 | |||
| 1949 | #456 | #263 | |||
| 1950 | #455 | #202 | |||
| 1951 | #448 | #171 | |||
| 1952 | #476 | #198 | |||
| 1953 | #458 | #253 | |||
| 1954 | #459 | #216 | |||
| 1955 | #474 | ||||
| 1956 | #454 | #317 | |||
| 1957 | #478 | #317 | |||
| 1958 | #540 | ||||
| 1959 | #579 | #299 | |||
| 1960 | #643 | ||||
| 1961 | #615 | ||||
| 1962 | #532 | ||||
| 1963 | #554 | ||||
| 1964 | #562 | ||||
| 1965 | #537 | ||||
| 1966 | #654 | ||||
| 1967 | #521 | ||||
| 1968 | #560 | ||||
| 1969 | #611 | ||||
| 1970 | #615 | ||||
| 1971 | #657 | ||||
| 1972 | #690 | ||||
| 1973 | #771 | ||||
| 1974 | #790 | ||||
| 1975 | #854 | ||||
| 1976 | #975 | ||||
| 1978 | #879 | ||||
| 1979 | #872 | ||||
| 1981 | #980 | ||||
| 1982 | #948 | ||||
| 1997 | #846 | ||||
| 1998 | #802 | #998 | |||
| 1999 | #837 | ||||
| 2007 | #921 | ||||
| 2011 | #878 | ||||
| 2012 | #724 | ||||
| 2013 | #847 | ||||
| 2014 | #666 | ||||
| 2015 | #670 | ||||
| 2016 | #380 | #971 | |||
| 2017 | #406 | #935 | |||
| 2018 | #307 | #827 | |||
| 2019 | #345 | #936 | |||
| 2020 | #319 | #955 | #720 | ||
| 2021 | #267 | #824 | |||
| 2022 | #313 | ||||
| 2023 | #358 | #945 | |||
| 2024 | #332 | #771 | |||
| 2025 | #359 | #668 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Rae
Names Similar to Rae
Nicknames for Rae
- Ray
- Raey
- Rai
- Rarey
Famous People Named Rae
| Rae Sremmurd | stage name for Khalif and Aaquil Brown - American hip-hop duo |
| Rae Carruth | American former NFL player |
| Rae Smith | British theater and film designer |
| Rae Perkins | American basketball player |
| Rae Baker | American actress |
| Rae Spoon | Canadian musician and author |
| Rae Seddon | stage name for Rachel Zeffira - Canadian singer and composer |
| Rae Wilson | Australian journalist and media personality |
| Rae Johnston | Australian science and technology journalist |
| Rae Dunn | American artist and ceramics designer |
| Rae Morris | stage name for Rachael Morrison - Australian makeup artist and author |
Characters Named Rae
| Rae Earl | Protagonist in the TV series "My Mad Fat Diary" |
| Rae Cummings | Character in the movie "Mystery Team" |
| Rae Ingram | Character in the movie "Dead Calm" |
| Rae Carter | Character in the movie "North Country" |
| Rae Anderson | Character in the TV series "Babylon 5" |
| Rae Crane | Character in the TV series "Eli Stone" |
| Rae Hoffman | Character in the TV series "Gilmore Girls" |
| Rae Thomas | Character in the movie "Airheads" |
| Rae Riley | Character in the TV series "EastEnders" |
| Rae Kostas | Character in the TV series "Degrassi - The Next Generation" |
| Rae Kim | Character in the TV series "Dawson's Creek" |
| Rae Sweet | Character in the TV series "Power Rangers Dino Charge" |
| Rae Chang | Character in the TV series "The Mentalist" |
| Rae Wilson | Character in the movie "Vampire's Kiss" |