Boy nameCurrently #10,638 in the USRising
Real
//ˈɹil//
1 syllablePeak year: 20124 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Real'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.
Real's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Real |
|---|---|
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1925 | 11 |
| 1926 | 13 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1928 | 12 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1930 | 11 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1934 | 11 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1936 | 12 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1941 | 13 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 12 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 7 |
Real through the decades
- Real peaked in 2012, when 16 babies were named Real in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2007–2024), use of Real has risen 31% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Real currently ranks #10,638 in the US and is on the rise.