Gray
3 countries#1418 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Gray was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,842 births recorded 1885–2025 · currently #1418 · peaked in 2021 with 211 births
Most common in: Texas, North Carolina, California, Georgia, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
392 births recorded 2001–2023 · peaked in 2021 with 57 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
351 births recorded 2001–2021 · currently #688 · peaked in 2021 with 51 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
41 births recorded 2008–2023 · peaked in 2021 with 6 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Gray’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1919 | — |
| 2007 | #1795 | ↑124 |
| 2008 | #1874 | ↓79 |
| 2009 | #1731 | ↑143 |
| 2010 | #1612 | ↑119 |
| 2011 | #1587 | ↑25 |
| 2012 | #1391 | ↑196 |
| 2013 | #1387 | ↑4 |
| 2014 | #1348 | ↑39 |
| 2015 | #1271 | ↑77 |
| 2016 | #1266 | ↑5 |
| 2017 | #1256 | ↑10 |
| 2018 | #1244 | ↑12 |
| 2019 | #1218 | ↑26 |
| 2020 | #1237 | ↓19 |
| 2021 | #1179 | ↑58 |
| 2022 | #1209 | ↓30 |
| 2023 | #1172 | ↑37 |
| 2024 | #1344 | ↓172 |
| 2025 | #1418 | ↓74 |
Frequently asked questions about Gray
Is Gray a popular name?
Yes — Gray currently ranks #1418 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Gray more common for boys or girls?
Gray is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Gray most popular?
Gray peaked in 2021 in United States, with 211 recorded births that year.
Is Gray rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Gray’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #936 in 1885 to #1418 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Gray?
At least 6,234 babies have been recorded with the name Gray across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Gray popular in more than one country?
Yes — Gray appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Gray?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Gray include Malikai, Virgil, Lenny, Xaden.
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