Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Rae
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1956
Peak births
406
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Rae
How many people are named Rae?
An estimated 12,318 living Americans are named Rae.
How rare is Rae?
Rae is uncommon among babies today, with 171 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 57.9% from its 1956 peak.
How old is the typical Rae?
The median age of a living American named Rae is approximately 53 years, with most bearers falling between 27 and 67 years old.
Is Rae still popular?
Yes. Rae is holding steady, with 171 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Rae most common?
Rae has its strongest geographic signal in Hawaii, where it appears 5.0× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19562025
Peak year
1956
Decline from peak
57.9%
2025
171
All-time
23,460