Grey
boy name#1014 in 2025Grey entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #717 in 2021, ranks #1014 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1913–2025
#1014
rank today
#717
peak (2021)
222
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2969 |
| 1920s | #3548 |
| 1930s | #3123 |
| 1940s | #2932 |
| 1950s | #2805 |
| 1960s | #2314 |
| 1970s | #3150 |
| 1980s | #2968 |
| 1990s | #2094 |
| 2000s | #1855 |
| 2010s | #965 |
| 2020s | #834 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Grey has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 5,800 people named Grey are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Grey is a kid of about 8 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Grey in 2025?
- Grey ranks #1014 among US boy names in 2025, with 222 babies given the name.
- When was the name Grey most popular?
- Grey peaked in 2021, reaching #717 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Grey with classmates?
- Grey will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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