Vay
girl nameVay entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #3869 in 1918, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#3869
peak (1918)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3869 |
| 1930s | #4047 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Vay are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Vay alive today was born around 1918, making them about 107 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Vay in 2025?
- Vay is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Vay most popular?
- Vay peaked in 1918, reaching #3869 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Vay with classmates?
- Vay will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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