Will my child share the name Rares with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 44 UK babies named Rares per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Rares in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Rares becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Rares has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 330 places in the last five years. Its peak was #443 in 2020. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Rares a good choice for a distinctive name?

Rares is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Rares a popular baby name in the United States?

Rares does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #773

Rares

Rares is a distinctive choice, ranked #773 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Rares in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#773

About the Name Rares

Rares has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 330 places in five years. It was most popular in 2020 at #443 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2007.

Rares is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.