Rad Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Rad means 'excellent' or 'cool'.
Meaning of the Name Rad
Rad is a modern name of American origin. It is derived from the word 'radical' which means 'excellent' or 'cool'. The name became popular in the 1980s and is often associated with the skateboarding and punk rock subcultures.
Popularity of the Name Rad
The popularity for the name Rad peaked in popularity in the year 2020 with 13 births, which ranked number 14,236 out of 28,820 unique names for that year. Rad had the most male births in 2020 with 13, which ranked number 6,285 out of 14,032 male names. The number of births for the name Rad has increased sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 11 births, an increase of 83.33%. Among males, Rad has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 11 births, an increase of 83.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Rad
- 10 Year Trend of Rad: 83.33%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Rad: 83.33%
Popularity of Rad by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Rad. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Rad in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Rad is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Rad
- Total Births of Rad: 12 (6.25%)
- Male Births of Rad: 12 (6.25%)
Given the upward trend of Rad over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 6.25% increase in total births, for a total of 12 births in 2024. Male births for Rad have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 12 male births in 2024, an increase of 6.25%.