Rey
boy name#906 in 2025Rey entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #751 in 2018, ranks #906 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1915–2025
#906
rank today
#751
peak (2018)
262
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3866 |
| 1920s | #3286 |
| 1930s | #2452 |
| 1940s | #2139 |
| 1950s | #1446 |
| 1960s | #1174 |
| 1970s | #1199 |
| 1980s | #1178 |
| 1990s | #1055 |
| 2000s | #924 |
| 2010s | #859 |
| 2020s | #825 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Rey has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida.
Living bearers
About 9,100 people named Rey are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rey 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 Rey in 2025?
- Rey ranks #906 among US boy names in 2025, with 262 babies given the name.
- When was the name Rey most popular?
- Rey peaked in 2018, reaching #751 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rey with classmates?
- Rey will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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