Masculine dossier · first seen 1914

Read

Extinct Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1949
Peak births
14
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Boomer

Quick answers about Read

How many people are named Read?

Based on SSA birth records through 2014, an estimated 203 Americans born with the name Read may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 2014.

How rare is Read?

Read has not appeared in SSA records since 2014. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no boys received it in the latest available data.

How old is the typical Read?

The median age of a living American named Read is approximately 39 years, with most bearers falling between 28 and 63 years old.

Is Read still popular?

No. Read is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 2014.

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peak 1949 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year
1949
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
308