Will my child share the name Rares with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 31 UK babies named Rares per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Rares in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Rares becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Rares is declining: down 533 places since 2020, to #976 in 2025. It peaked at #443 in 2020.

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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Rares is a distinctive choice, ranked #976 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Rares in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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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 uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Rares in their class.