How Many People Are Named Ray?
209,970
people in the United States are named Ray
1 in 1,595 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#375
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0627%
Of US population
Peak Year
1926
3,529 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
RAY
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Short form of RAYMOND, often used as an independent name. It coincides with an English word meaning "beam of light". Science-fiction author Ray Bradbury (1920-2012) and musician Ray Charles (1930-2004) are two notable bearers of the name.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 78.6 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
18,718
California
15,986
Pennsylvania
9,710
Ohio
9,322
Illinois
8,905
North Carolina
8,325
New York
7,118
Tennessee
6,729
Kentucky
6,537
Michigan
6,206
💡 Fun Facts About "Ray"
- 349 babies were named Ray in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1926
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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