Raz
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 48 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A surname.
Raz is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin meaning 'mystery' or 'secret,' from the Aramaic and Hebrew raz. In ancient Jewish mystical tradition, razin (divine secrets) were the hidden teachings reserved for initiated scholars.
Short and intriguing, Raz is popular in Israel as a standalone name. It carries a sense of depth beneath the surface — a name that hints at hidden depths and inner complexity.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Raz is rooted in the Hebrew tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1995 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Raz’s rarity (48 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Raz has 8+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1995.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 14 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 5 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 19 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 10 | — |
The Story of Raz
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2002, Raz is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Raz are most likely born between 1995 and 2012.
How rare is Raz?
Only about 1 in every 514,286 babies born in 2024 was named Raz — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1995, peaked in the 2000s with 19 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Raz by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(8 years, 1995–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | #10636 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10549 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13602 |
| 2007 | 6 | #12040 |
| 2002 | 7 | #9167 |
| 2001 | 6 | #10262 |
| 1998 | 5 | #10940 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9985 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1995–2024