Boy nameCurrently #7,132 in the USRising
Rad
//ˈɹæd//
1 syllablePeak year: 20233 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Rad's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Rad's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Rad |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 12 |
Rad through the decades
- Rad peaked in 2023, when 17 babies were named Rad in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2013–2024), use of Rad has risen 73% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Rad currently ranks #7,132 in the US and is on the rise.