Declining since 2022.
Popularity of Rage since 1994
Babies named Rage per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 53 |
| 2020s | 31 |
Meaning & origin
Rage is a striking and controversial modern name, first recorded in the United States in 1994. Its peak year came in 2021, but it has been falling in use since 2022. The name has never broken into any state-level popularity lists and remains one of the rarest word names in official records. Likely chosen for its edgy, forceful sound, Rage is part of a broader English-language trend of using nouns and abstract concepts as given names. Its trajectory suggests it remains a fringe choice with no signs of widespread adoption.
Rage is a rare given name derived directly from the English word 'rage,' meaning violent anger. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1994 and saw a small surge in the early 2020s, likely reflecting a trend of using strong, unconventional word names. It remains extremely uncommon with no established history or variant forms.
Sibling names for Rage
Names that share Rage's style, for a brother or sister.
