Tray
Meaningthird · English form of Trey
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,248 in 1993
6 babies were named Tray in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,661 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1959–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Tray you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Tray, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Tray would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTray first shows up in US birth records in 1959, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 66 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1993, when it ranked #1,248. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowTray was 5.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 54,645 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 285,714.
- TrendTray has slipped 3,661 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningTray is an English form of Trey, which means “third”. Our records link it to English and Welsh roots.
About the name Tray
Tray is a boy name of English and Welsh origin meaning “third”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with T and ending in “-ray”. US birth records list Tray for boys from 1959 to 2025, in 64 of those 67 years. Its best year was 1993, when it ranked #1,248 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.3 | 303,030 boys |
| 1960s | 6.7 | 150,150 boys |
| 1970s | 8.2 | 122,549 boys |
| 1980s | 16 | 64,516 boys |
| 1990s | 28 | 36,350 boys |
| 2000s | 14 | 72,464 boys |
| 2010s | 6.9 | 145,773 boys |
| 2020s | 3.1 | 324,324 boys |
Other spellings of Tray
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 Tray
What does the name Tray mean?
Tray means “third” in English, as a form of Trey.
What is the origin of the name Tray?
Tray has English, Welsh roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Tray a boy or girl name?
Tray is a boy name.
How popular is the name Tray?
Tray ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1993 (#1,248).