Total births
170
Unisex name · since 1992
Grae
Since 1992, U.S. Social Security records show 170 babies named Grae, peaking in 2020. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8593
- among boys today
- 170
- born since 1992
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
Grae currently ranks #8593 among unisex names in America, with 170 babies recorded since 1992.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Grae has been recorded 170 times among boys since 1992, currently ranked #8593 nationally and more common than 40% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1992 to 2025.
- #8593 among boys today
- 170 born since 1992
- 2020s peak decade
- 40% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Grae is currently the #8593 unisex name in America, more common than 40% of boys - 170 born since 1992, peaking in the 2020s.
- #8593
- among boys today
- 170
- born since 1992
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
Grae vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8593
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 40% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Grae was born in this single decade.
2020
Single peak year
18 babies were named Grae in 2020 - its busiest year on record.
How Grae compares
170 35th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Grae's all-time total is 54% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Grae | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 170 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 18 | 23 | 22,252 |
Grae's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Grae's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 66% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 34%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1999, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2020 peak of 18, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Grae at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2020
Current rank
#8,593
Active since
1992
Grae popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2025
- Peak year (2020)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Grae popularity over time - girls
157 total births recorded since 1993 (Grae as girls' name)
Grae by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Grae's strongest decade.
78 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Grae births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 21
1990s
21 births
- 2000s 13
2000s
13 births
- 2010s
2010s
58 births
- 2020s
2020s
78 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 78 births (46% of all-time use).
Grae by state
Where Grae concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 2.9% |
Texas share of Grae's total US births 2.9%
5 of 170 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Grae? ▼
Since 1992, Social Security records show 170 babies named Grae. Today it holds rank #8593 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2020, with 18 births.
When was Grae most popular? ▼
Grae was most popular in the 2020s decade with 78 total births. The single peak year was 2020.
Where is Grae most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Grae are Texas (5 births).
Is Grae a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Grae is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 170 births, and as a girl's name it has 157 births.
How long has the name Grae been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Grae since 1992 -- 34 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Grae? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Grant, Grayson, Graham, Grady, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Grae's data
- Texas records the most Graes (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Grae
Nearby Names Like Grae
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Grae
Grant Boy
#241 136,462 births
Grayson Boy
#48 128,994 births
Graham Boy
#129 61,436 births
Grady Boy
#372 52,474 births
Granville Boy
#12350 5,501 births
Compare Grae side by side: Grae vs Grant Grae vs Grayson Grae vs Graham
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1992–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Grae: #8593 Unisex Name - 170 Births, Peak 2020." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/grae. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Grae draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.