Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Ras

Name: Popularity of the name Ras in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ras, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#2,184 (1915)

Total Babies

396

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1886

First Year

2023

Last Year

1915

Peak Year

#2184

Peak Rank

396

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ras

Ras first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1886, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1915, when 12 Rass were born — ranking #2,184 that year. As of 2026, Ras ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 396 Rass have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Ras

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ras is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Rass
Wrasse
Wras
Rasse
Wrass
Race
Rice
Ross
Reese
Rouse
Reece
Ris

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ras

What does the name Ras mean?

Ras is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1886. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ras in 2026?

In 2026, Ras ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Ras most popular?

Ras reached its peak popularity in 1915, ranking #2,184 that year with 12 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Ras most popular?

Ras has historically been most popular in Mississippi, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ras.

Is Ras a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ras is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Ras?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ras include Gid, Ona, Gurley. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ras

Ras is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1886 and has accumulated 396 births in the dataset. Ras's peak popularity came in 1915 when it ranked #2,184. Use the chart and map above to compare Ras's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.