Bray
Bray is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Marsh, mud, or hill.
Origin and history
Bray is an English surname turned given name derived from topographical place names in Britain and France. It traditionally refers to a marsh, mud, or a hill depending on the specific region of origin. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but modern choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
747 babies in the United States have been named Bray since 1880. It ranks #3929 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1699.
States where it is most popular
- TX (82.9 %)
- TN (17.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 21 |
| 1980-1990 | 44 |
| 1990-2000 | 103 |
| 2000-2010 | 117 |
| 2010-2019 | 234 |
| 2020-2029 | 228 |
Fun facts
- The name stems from Old French 'brai' meaning marsh or Celtic roots referring to a hill.
- Over a quarter of all U.S. male births recorded with the name Bray since 1880 occurred after 2020.