How Many People Are Named Grae?

Complete statistics for the name Grae: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Grae
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Grae is a very rare name, predominantly given to boys, with only 314 people bearing it in the US today. That's just 1 in 1,050,442 Americans! It's a genuinely modern name, with 94% of those named Grae being under 30.

~314
Living in US
1 in 1,050,442
Americans
2019
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
22
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 22 are often seen as visionaries and leaders, destined to achieve great things.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

600
Worldwide Bearers
#523,065
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
314
🇳🇬 Nigeria
37
🇦🇺 Australia
23
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
14
🇬🇧 England
13
🇨🇦 Canada
8
🇵🇭 Philippines
6
🇹🇭 Thailand
4
🇻🇪 Venezuela
3
🇳🇿 New Zealand
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
158 (50%)
♀ Female
156 (50%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 10
297
Would be under 30 (94%)
20
Would be 30–60 (6%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 317 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2019

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
9
Modern Appeal
100
International
65

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Grae Through the Generations

Grae has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2019 with 27 births. The average age of people named Grae is 10, indicating that it's a name primarily given to younger generations. With 297 under-30 and only 20 aged between 30 and 60, Grae is clearly a name for the new millennium.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Grae

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Grae's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Grae

How Many People Have the Name Grae?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 314 people in the United States currently share the name Grae. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,050,442 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Grae a Common or Rare Name?

Grae is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Grae Mean?

Grae means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Grae in SSA data, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.

When Was Grae Most Popular?

The name Grae reached peak popularity in 2019, with 27 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Grae?

Approximately 314 people named Grae live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 317. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,050,442 Americans.

Is Grae a rare name?

Grae is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,050,442 Americans has this name.

What does the name Grae mean?

Grae means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Grae more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 50% of people named Grae are male and 50% are female.

When was Grae most popular?

Grae peaked in 2019 with 27 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US314
All-Time Births317
1 in X1 in 1,050,442
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2019
World Rank#523,065
Male %50%
Female %50%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.