Grae
Every Grae since 1992 — 327 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Grae
Grae is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,852 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 327 American babies have been named Grae — about 52% boys and 48% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2019, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Grae stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Grae year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 10 | #7,852 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,630 | 9 | #8,564 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,208 | 15 | #6,033 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,663 | 12 | #6,967 |
| 2021 | 10 | #9,816 | 14 | #6,142 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,449 | 18 | #5,104 |
| 2019 | 10 | #9,994 | 17 | #5,411 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,214 | 9 | #8,387 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,222 | 8 | #9,130 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,735 | 11 | #7,302 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,390 | — | — |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,422 | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,287 | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,797 | 7 | #10,076 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,409 | 6 | #11,219 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15,919 | 6 | #11,475 |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,494 | 7 | #10,244 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Grae in 2025?
Grae ranked #7,852 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Grae?
327 babies have been named Grae in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Grae most popular?
Grae peaked in 2019, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Grae a boy or girl name?
Grae is used for both: about 48% of babies named Grae have been girls and 52% boys.
Is the name Grae rising or falling?
Grae is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.