Brae
girl nameBrae entered the US charts in 1970, peaked at #6362 in 1970, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1970–2025
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rank today
#6362
peak (1970)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #7715 |
| 1980s | #10112 |
| 1990s | #11348 |
| 2000s | #13543 |
| 2010s | #12751 |
| 2020s | #13680 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Brae are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Brae alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Brae in 2025?
- Brae is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Brae most popular?
- Brae peaked in 1970, reaching #6362 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Brae with classmates?
- Brae will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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