Total births
231
Unisex name · since 1972
Ra
Ra has 231 recorded births since 1972 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7370
- among boys today
- 231
- born since 1972
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other boys
Ra currently ranks #7370 among unisex names in America, with 231 babies recorded since 1972.
Ra has 231 recorded births among boys since 1972, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #7370 as of the latest data, more common than 48% of boys, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2025.
- #7370 among boys today
- 231 born since 1972
- 2020s peak decade
- 48% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ra is currently the #7370 unisex name in America, more common than 48% of boys - 231 born since 1972, peaking in the 2020s.
- #7370
- among boys today
- 231
- born since 1972
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other boys
Ra vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7370
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 48% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Ra was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
30 babies were named Ra in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Ra compares
231 41th 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
Ra's all-time total is 37% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ra | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 231 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 30 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ra's SSA record in two at 2015 and the more recent half accounts for 72% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 28%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1972, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 30, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ra at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#7,370
Active since
1972
Ra popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Ra popularity over time - girls
20 total births recorded since 1969 (Ra as girls' name)
Ra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Ra's strongest decade.
100 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Ra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 18
1970s
18 births
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s 24
2000s
24 births
- 2010s
2010s
74 births
- 2020s
2020s
100 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 100 births (43% of all-time use).
Ra by state
Where Ra concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 12 | 5.2% |
| #2 | Florida | | 5 | 2.2% |
California share of Ra's total US births 5.2%
Even split
12 of 231 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ra? ▼
231 babies have been named Ra since 1972. It currently ranks #7370 among boys. The peak year was 2023 with 30 births.
When was Ra most popular? ▼
Ra was most popular in the 2020s decade with 100 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Ra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ra are California (12 births), Florida (5 births).
Is Ra a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ra is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 231 births, and as a girl's name it has 20 births.
How long has the name Ra been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ra since 1972 -- 54 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Ra? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Raymond, Ralph, Randy, Ray, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ra's data
- California records the most Ras (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Ra
Nearby Names Like Ra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ra
Raymond Boy
#379 779,794 births
Ralph Boy
#1145 414,018 births
Randy Boy
#1014 329,468 births
Ray Boy
#777 204,701 births
Randall Boy
#1608 198,592 births
Compare Ra side by side: Ra vs Raymond Ra vs Ralph Ra vs Randy
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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, 1972–2025 (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. "Ra: #7370 Unisex Name - 231 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ra. 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 Ra 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.