Annarae
A feminine name of obscure origin, potentially combining "Anne" and "Rae".
Name Census estimates that about 91 living Americans carry the first name Annarae. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Annarae today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Annarae births was 2021 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Annarae. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Annarae. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
91
~ 1 in 3,766,531 Americans
Peak year
2021
9 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,583
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Annarae: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Annarae from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 45 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Annarae remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Annarae by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Annarae during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Annarae
The name Annarae is a unique and intriguing combination that appears to be rooted in various cultural and linguistic traditions. The first part of the name, "Anna," has origins tracing back to ancient Hebrew and Greek. It is derived from the Hebrew name "Hannah," which means "grace" or "favor." This name was prominent in the Bible, with Hannah being the mother of the prophet Samuel.
The second part, "rae," is likely a variation of the Scottish and Irish name "Rae," which itself is a shortened form of the name "Rachel." Rachel is also a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "ewe" or "female sheep." It was the name of the beloved wife of the patriarch Jacob in the Old Testament.
While the exact origin of the combined name "Annarae" is uncertain, it seems to be a creative fusion of these two distinct cultural and linguistic strands. This blending of names from different traditions is not uncommon, as names often evolve and adapt over time, crossing borders and cultures.
One of the earliest recorded instances of a similar name can be found in the work of William Shakespeare. In his play "The Taming of the Shrew," a character named "Anna Rage" is mentioned, which may have served as inspiration for the name Annarae.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore variations of the name Anna or Rae. For example, Anna Comnena (1083-1153) was a Byzantine princess and historian known for her work "The Alexiad," which chronicled the life and reign of her father, Emperor Alexios I Komnenos.
Another prominent figure was Anna Pavlovna (1795-1865), a Russian grand duchess and queen consort of the Netherlands. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her efforts to promote education and social welfare.
In the 20th century, Anna Freud (1895-1982), the daughter of Sigmund Freud, made significant contributions to the field of child psychology and psychoanalysis. Her work on child development and defense mechanisms left a lasting impact on the field of psychology.
Rachel Carson (1907-1964), an American marine biologist and writer, is best known for her influential book "Silent Spring," which raised awareness about the harmful effects of pesticides on the environment and played a pivotal role in the modern environmental movement.
Rae Armantrout (born 1947) is a renowned American poet and professor whose work explores language, identity, and the intersections of art and everyday life. Her poems have been widely acclaimed for their innovative style and intellectual depth.
These individuals, while not bearing the exact name "Annarae," exemplify the rich cultural heritage and diverse backgrounds associated with the components of this unique name, spanning literature, history, science, and the arts.
People
Annarae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Annarae as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Annarae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Annarae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 91 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Annarae going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,766,531 US residents.
Is Annarae a common name?
We classify Annarae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 92 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Annarae most popular?
The single biggest year for Annarae was 2021, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Annarae is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Annarae in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Annarae a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Annarae in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Annarae still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Annarae in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Annarae can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Annarae?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.