Bray
Every Bray since 1970 — 808 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bray
Bray is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,770 in 2025 with 46 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 808 American babies have been named Bray — about 92% boys and 8% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 51 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Bray stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bray year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 46 | #2,770 |
| 2024 | 5 | #15,687 | 46 | #2,796 |
| 2023 | — | — | 35 | #3,358 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,392 | 32 | #3,547 |
| 2021 | 5 | #15,663 | 35 | #3,311 |
| 2020 | 6 | #13,750 | 34 | #3,279 |
| 2019 | 9 | #10,618 | 30 | #3,647 |
| 2018 | — | — | 21 | #4,621 |
| 2017 | — | — | 20 | #4,769 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,024 | 21 | #4,643 |
| 2015 | 6 | #14,815 | 26 | #3,996 |
| 2014 | — | — | 40 | #2,895 |
| 2013 | — | — | 26 | #3,876 |
| 2012 | — | — | 21 | #4,559 |
| 2011 | 7 | #13,601 | 18 | #5,003 |
| 2010 | — | — | 11 | #7,137 |
| 2009 | — | — | 6 | #11,181 |
| 2008 | — | — | 18 | #5,087 |
| 2007 | — | — | 14 | #5,953 |
| 2006 | — | — | 12 | #6,515 |
| 2005 | — | — | 12 | #6,273 |
| 2004 | — | — | 13 | #5,852 |
| 2003 | — | — | 14 | #5,302 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,118 |
| 2001 | — | — | 9 | #6,996 |
| 2000 | — | — | 10 | #6,375 |
| 1995 | — | — | 10 | #5,545 |
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| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #5,875 |
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| 1970 | — | — | 9 | #3,307 |
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Famous people named Bray
- Bray Wyatt Wrestler · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Bray in 2025?
Bray ranked #2,770 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 46 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bray?
808 babies have been named Bray in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bray most popular?
Bray peaked in 2024, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Bray a boy or girl name?
Bray is used for both: about 8% of babies named Bray have been girls and 92% boys.
Is the name Bray rising or falling?
Bray is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Bray?
Well-known people named Bray include Bray Wyatt (wrestler).