UnisexEnglish origin

Gray: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Soft as morning mist, composed and reflective.

Origin
English
Syllables
1
Current rank
#1229
Peak
#838 in 1889

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1885: #99818851900: #86919001920: #126319201930: #191919301940: #223419401950: #141019501960: #137319601970: #167219701980: #276619801990: #233319902000: #245220002005: #221520052010: #161820102015: #127320152020: #12292020#1#2766

What Gray Means

Gray is a unisex name of English origin. Soft as morning mist, composed and reflective.

How Popular Gray Is

Gray currently ranks #1229 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #838 in 1889. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Gray

  • At its most popular, Gray reached #838 in the U.S. in 1889.
  • Gray is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
  • Part of the beloved nature-name trend.

Names Like Gray

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Sibling Names for Gray

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Questions About Gray

What does Gray mean?

Gray is a unisex name of English origin. Soft as morning mist, composed and reflective.

How popular is Gray?

Gray currently ranks #1229 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #838 in 1889. It has held steady.

Where does Gray come from?

Gray comes from English roots. At its most popular, Gray reached #838 in the U.S. in 1889.

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