Grey
3 countries#1014 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Grey was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
7,108 births recorded 1913–2025 · currently #1014 · peaked in 2021 with 445 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Utah, New York, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
138 births recorded 2013–2021 · peaked in 2019 with 31 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
134 births recorded 2013–2021 · currently #1250 · peaked in 2018 with 27 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
4 births recorded 2019–2019 · peaked in 2019 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Grey’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1638 | — |
| 2007 | #1527 | ↑111 |
| 2008 | #1452 | ↑75 |
| 2009 | #1314 | ↑138 |
| 2010 | #1525 | ↓211 |
| 2011 | #1344 | ↑181 |
| 2012 | #1040 | ↑304 |
| 2013 | #981 | ↑59 |
| 2014 | #909 | ↑72 |
| 2015 | #916 | ↓7 |
| 2016 | #757 | ↑159 |
| 2017 | #732 | ↑25 |
| 2018 | #723 | ↑9 |
| 2019 | #725 | ↓2 |
| 2020 | #777 | ↓52 |
| 2021 | #717 | ↑60 |
| 2022 | #759 | ↓42 |
| 2023 | #863 | ↓104 |
| 2024 | #873 | ↓10 |
| 2025 | #1014 | ↓141 |
Frequently asked questions about Grey
Is Grey a popular name?
Yes — Grey currently ranks #1014 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Grey more common for boys or girls?
Grey is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Grey most popular?
Grey peaked in 2021 in United States, with 445 recorded births that year.
Is Grey rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Grey’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2273 in 1913 to #1014 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Grey?
At least 7,246 babies have been recorded with the name Grey across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Grey popular in more than one country?
Yes — Grey appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Grey?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Grey include Alfonso, Allan, Joziah, Kace.
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