27,295births recorded
8Countries
1Variants
2021Peak · Scotland
#284Scotland 2025
Rae is a girl name family recorded 27,295 times in 8 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in Scotland (#284 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Scotland in 2021, at 61.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Rae
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rae | English | 24,420 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1299 | 1895 | ▲ 105 % |
| Rae | English | 1,983 | 🏴 England & Wales | #353 | 2021 | ▲ 178 % |
| Rae | English | 518 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #742 | 1930 | new |
| Rae | English | 183 | 🏴 Scotland | #284 | 2021 | ▲ 162 % |
| Rae | English | 81 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | #321 | 1950 | new |
| Rae | English | 61 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #697 | 2024 | new |
Questions about Rae
How popular is the name Rae?
In 2025 it ranked #284 in Scotland. Official registers record 27,295 births across 8 countries.
When was Rae most popular?
It peaked in Scotland in 2021, at 61.5 births per 100,000.
Is Rae a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Rae is a girl name.