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Rad

Rad is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Rad?

Recorded births named Rad by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	214 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Rad's popularity over time

Babies named Rad per year — United States (1948–2025). United States peaked in 2023 (17/yr).

When was Rad popular?

Rad reached its peak in 2023, when it was the #11859 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2020s name.

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