Bray
- US rank
- #2,765
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,765 in 2025
46 babies were named Bray in the US in 2025. It has climbed 509 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1997–2025
US births per million boys, 1970–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Bray you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 37,175 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Bray, 46 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Bray would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBray first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearBray is at its all-time high right now: #2,765 in 2025.
- Then vs nowBray is 5.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 196,078 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 37,175.
- TrendBray has climbed 509 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,765. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Bray
Bray is a boy name of English origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with B and ending in “-ray”. US birth records list Bray for boys from 1970 to 2025, in 45 of those 56 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #2,765 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,765, with 46 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.1 | 882,353 girls |
| 2010s | 1.8 | 558,659 girls |
| 2020s | 2.9 | 340,136 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.2 | 826,446 boys |
| 1980s | 2.4 | 421,941 boys |
| 1990s | 5.3 | 187,266 boys |
| 2000s | 5.8 | 171,821 boys |
| 2010s | 12 | 80,257 boys |
| 2020s | 22 | 45,420 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Bray
What is the origin of the name Bray?
Bray has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Bray a boy or girl name?
Bray is a boy name.
How popular is the name Bray?
Bray ranked #2,765 for US boys in 2025, given to 46 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#2,765).