How Many People Are Named Gray?

5,692

people in the United States are named Gray

1 in 58,854 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#3851

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0017%

Of US population

Peak Year

2021

211 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: GRAY
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From an English surname meaning "grey", originally given to a person who had grey hair or clothing.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
11.5%
Male
88.5%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 32.3 years old

Young (<30) 3,616
63.5%
Adult (30–60) 760
13.4%
Senior (>60) 1,316
23.1%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1885 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 336
North Carolina 327
California 287
Georgia 127
Florida 117
Tennessee 96
Virginia 78
New York 64
Utah 64
Louisiana 48

💡 Fun Facts About "Gray"

  • 167 babies were named Gray in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2021
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1885
  • Most popular in Texas

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