Gray
Gray is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Gray-haired or gray-clothed.
Origin and history
Gray originated as an English surname derived from a color term used to describe a person with gray hair or clothing. It gained popularity as a sleek, modern given name alongside other nature and color names. In the United States, it is utilized as both a masculine and gender-neutral choice.
Popularity in the United States
5,166 babies in the United States have been named Gray since 1880. It ranks #1702 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1116.
States where it is most popular
- NC (18.8 %)
- TX (18.4 %)
- CA (14.5 %)
- GA (6.9 %)
- FL (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 17 |
| 1890-1900 | 15 |
| 1900-1910 | 38 |
| 1910-1920 | 140 |
| 1920-1930 | 195 |
| 1930-1940 | 158 |
| 1940-1950 | 229 |
| 1950-1960 | 333 |
| 1960-1970 | 306 |
| 1970-1980 | 203 |
| 1980-1990 | 258 |
| 1990-2000 | 433 |
| 2000-2010 | 618 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,296 |
| 2020-2029 | 927 |
Fun facts
- Gray belongs to a category of vocabulary names derived from English color terms that gained traction in the late 20th century.
- While Gray is the standard American English spelling, Grey is also commonly used as a given name.