Rae
Rae is a girls' name of Hebrew origin meaning “Ewe, or short form of Rachel or Raymond.” A short form of Rachel (from Hebrew 'Rachel,' ewe) or used independently.
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how do you pronounce Rae?
RAY
where does the name Rae come from?
As a Scottish name Rae is linked with the Gaelic rath, fortress; it is also a feminine form of Ray, from the Old High German regin, counsel.
It has a fresh, breezy quality and is popular as a standalone name or middle name. Also a Scottish feminine form of Raymond.
how popular is this name?
Rae has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 102 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 1. It peaked at #311 in 1892, and ranked #947 in 1982.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1982 | #947 |
| 1981 | #976 |
| 1980 | #995 |
| 1979 | #872 |
| 1978 | #876 |
| 1976 | #971 |
| 1975 | #849 |
| 1974 | #787 |
| 1973 | #767 |
| 1970 | #614 |
| 1960 | #641 |
| 1950 | #456 |
| 1940 | #486 |
| 1930 | #524 |
| 1920 | #489 |
| 1910 | #424 |
| 1900 | #402 |
| 1892 | #311 |
| 1890 | #350 |
| 1880 | #547 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Rae fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Rae?
- Rae Dawn Chong
what are the nicknames and variants of Rae?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Rae?
what names go well with Rae?
Sibling names that share Rae's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Rae
What does the name Rae mean?
Rae means “Ewe, or short form of Rachel or Raymond”.
What is the origin of the name Rae?
Rae comes from the Hebrew naming tradition. Related forms include Ray.
How popular is the name Rae?
Rae ranked #947 in the US in 1982, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1892, at #311, and it has spent 102 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Rae a boy or girl name?
Rae is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Rae?
Rae is pronounced RAY, with 1 syllable.
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