Read
boy nameRead entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #2022 in 1949, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#2022
peak (1949)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3122 |
| 1920s | #4009 |
| 1930s | #3269 |
| 1940s | #2773 |
| 1950s | #3170 |
| 1960s | #3958 |
| 1970s | #4751 |
| 1980s | #6222 |
| 1990s | #7516 |
| 2000s | #9873 |
| 2010s | #12191 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Read are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Read alive today was born around 1966, making them about 59 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Read in 2025?
- Read is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Read most popular?
- Read peaked in 1949, reaching #2022 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Read with classmates?
- Read will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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