Rad
Boy name · English · Hebrew · Slavic
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,858 in 1963
9 babies were named Rad in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,947 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1948–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Rad you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Rad, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rad would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRad first shows up in US birth records in 1948, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 77 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1963, when it reached #2,858.
- TrendRad has slipped 1,947 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Rad
Rad is a boy name of English, Hebrew and Slavic origin. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with R and ending in “-rad”. US birth records list Rad for boys from 1948 to 2025, in 28 of those 78 years. Its best year was 1963, when it ranked #2,858 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:English namesHebrew namesSlavic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 1.4 | 714,286 boys |
| 1950s | 1.2 | 854,701 boys |
| 1960s | 1.5 | 671,141 boys |
| 1970s | 0.9 | 1,111,111 boys |
| 1980s | 1.0 | 1,000,000 boys |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 3,225,806 boys |
| 2010s | 2.3 | 432,900 boys |
| 2020s | 7.1 | 139,860 boys |
Other spellings of Rad
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Rad
What is the origin of the name Rad?
Rad has English, Hebrew, Slavic roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Rad a boy or girl name?
Rad is a boy name.
How popular is the name Rad?
Rad ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1963 (#2,858).