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Record Pronunciation

Record is pronounced REK-ərd /ˈrɛk.ərd/High

Meaning: From the word record — Latin recordari, 'to remember, to call to mind; a memorial, an account'Low

In 30 seconds: To remember: Record is the word-name 'a record; to recall'. Bold, distinctive, and modern.

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Origin LowLatin, English

MeaningFrom the word record — Latin recordari, 'to remember, to call to mind; a memorial, an account'

U.S. rank (2024)#5185 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 65

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Record comes from the word record — Latin recordari, 'to remember, to call to mind' (literally 'to bring back to the heart', from cor, 'heart') — hence 'a memorial, an account; a music record'. A bold, distinctive, modern word-name.

It registers thinly in records. Very rare, to-remember at the root, and distinctive.

Did you know? Record, from Latin recordari ('to remember, to call to mind'), names a written memorial or account (and a music record) — a bold, distinctive modern word-name.

Overall data confidence 45%

Oxford English Dictionary — record — word origin

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How do you pronounce Record?

Record is pronounced REK-ərd (/ˈrɛk.ərd/). Press play above to hear Record said aloud.

How do you say Record?

Record is said REK-ərd (/ˈrɛk.ərd/). Press play above to hear Record said aloud.

What does the name Record mean?

Record is the word for 'a record; to remember, to call to mind' (Latin recordari).

Is Record a boy or girl name?

Record is a boy's name.

How popular is Record?

Record is a very rare name in the U.S.