Record
To capture and preserve — Symbolizes capturing memories or significant events
American origin · Boy name
97% boys3% girls
#3271US 2023
37Births / yr
Rising
6All-time births
📅 Since 200700
How to pronounce Record
ruk·AWRD
/rək.ˈɔrd/ · stress on AWRD · 2 syllables
To capture and preserve
Symbolizes capturing memories or significant events · American origin

What does Record mean and where does it come from?

The name Record is uncommon as a given name and is more typically associated with the English word for preserving audio or visual information. It symbolizes capturing memories or significant events. Its usage as a first name may reflect an individual's interest in music or history. There are no nota

Cultural significance
Record has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of to capture and preserve.
Peak popularity
Reached #12326 in 2007 — currently #3271 in the US.
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What middle names flow best with Record?

Record works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Record Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Record Rose
Floral · soft ending
Record Mae
Sweet · timeless
Record Claire
French influence · crisp
Record Jane
Literary · strong
Record Skye
Modern · airy feel
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How popular is Record right now?

Rising fast — up 5558 spots — currently #3271 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 20222023#3271 · Top 2.4%
2022
2023
YearUS RankBirthsvs Prior Year
2023#327137▲ up 5558 · +311% births
2022#88299

The story of Record

Record is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 2007. With 6 total births recorded, Record remains relatively uncommon.

Names that peaked alongside Record in 2007:

💎Record has only 6 total recorded births since 2007 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Record?

Common
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Common questions about the name Record

What does the name Record mean?
Record means "To capture and preserve" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Record?
Record is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Record have increased significantly in recent years.
What is the cultural origin of Record?
Record originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
How do you pronounce the name Record?
Record is a two-syllable name pronounced R AH0 K AO1 R D. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.
Is Record trending right now?
Record is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.