Ray
boy name#791 in 2025Ray entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #49 in 1891, ranks #791 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#791
rank today
#49
peak (1891)
319
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #74 |
| 1890s | #55 |
| 1900s | #59 |
| 1910s | #71 |
| 1920s | #62 |
| 1930s | #65 |
| 1940s | #91 |
| 1950s | #115 |
| 1960s | #147 |
| 1970s | #224 |
| 1980s | #278 |
| 1990s | #431 |
| 2000s | #593 |
| 2010s | #714 |
| 2020s | #776 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ray has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 91,000 people named Ray are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ray alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ray in 2025?
- Ray ranks #791 among US boy names in 2025, with 319 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ray most popular?
- Ray peaked in 1891, reaching #49 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ray with classmates?
- Ray will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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