Gray
boy name#1418 in 2025Gray entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #789 in 1889, ranks #1418 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1885–2025
#1418
rank today
#789
peak (1889)
128
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #882 |
| 1890s | #1062 |
| 1900s | #1116 |
| 1910s | #1729 |
| 1920s | #1824 |
| 1930s | #1820 |
| 1940s | #1541 |
| 1950s | #1326 |
| 1960s | #1448 |
| 1970s | #2267 |
| 1980s | #2284 |
| 1990s | #2060 |
| 2000s | #2042 |
| 2010s | #1358 |
| 2020s | #1260 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Gray has been most popular in TX, NC, CA.
Living bearers
About 4,300 people named Gray are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gray alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gray in 2025?
- Gray ranks #1418 among US boy names in 2025, with 128 babies given the name.
- When was the name Gray most popular?
- Gray peaked in 1889, reaching #789 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gray with classmates?
- Gray will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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