Shrage
A masculine Yiddish name derived from Hebrew meaning "joyful".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Shrage. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shrage today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shrage births was 2018 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shrage. 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 Shrage. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2018
6 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#11,922
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Shrage: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Shrage 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 Shrage during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Geography
Where Shrages live
Origin
Meaning and history of Shrage
The given name Shrage has its roots in Yiddish, a language historically spoken by Ashkenazi Jewish communities in Eastern and Central Europe. It is derived from the Hebrew word "shoresh," which means "root" or "source." The name's origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, when Yiddish emerged as a distinct language among Jewish communities in regions like Germany, Poland, and Russia.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Shrage can be found in the Shulchan Aruch, a widely influential codification of Jewish law compiled by Joseph Caro in the 16th century. The text includes references to individuals bearing the name, indicating its usage during that time period.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Shrage. One such individual was Shrage Feivel Loria (1555-1619), a prominent rabbi and kabbalist from Poland who authored several influential works on Jewish mysticism and theology.
Another notable bearer of the name was Shrage Feibush Twersky (1808-1885), a renowned Hasidic rabbi and leader of the Chernobyl Hasidic dynasty. He was known for his profound wisdom and was highly revered by his followers.
In the realm of literature, Shrage Fefer (1900-1957) was a prominent Yiddish poet and writer from Ukraine. His works explored themes of Jewish identity, social justice, and the struggles of the working class.
Shrage Moshe Kalmanowitz (1893-1940) was a prominent Polish-born Hasidic rabbi who served as the Radziner Rebbe in Poland and later in the United States. He was known for his compassion and dedication to his community.
Additionally, Shrage Gershon Feivush Heller (1826-1914) was a renowned rabbi and scholar from Galicia (modern-day Ukraine and Poland). He authored several works on Jewish law and was highly respected for his vast knowledge of the Talmud and Jewish texts.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Shrage throughout history, each making significant contributions to their respective fields and communities. The name's enduring presence reflects its deep-rooted cultural and religious significance within the Ashkenazi Jewish tradition.
People
Shrage + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shrage as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shrage: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shrage?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shrage 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Shrage a common name?
We classify Shrage as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shrage most popular?
The single biggest year for Shrage was 2018, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shrage is about 8 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 Shrage in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shrage a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shrage in the SSA data are male. 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 Shrage still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shrage 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 Shrage 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 have the name Shrage?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.