Grey
Every Grey since 1913 — 7,108 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Grey
Grey is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,014 in 2025 with 222 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 7,108 American babies have been named Grey — about 85% boys and 15% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2021, when 445 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 Grey stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Grey 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 | 31 | #4,487 | 222 | #1,014 |
| 2024 | 52 | #3,094 | 276 | #876 |
| 2023 | 49 | #3,291 | 276 | #863 |
| 2022 | 57 | #2,936 | 333 | #759 |
| 2021 | 83 | #2,236 | 362 | #717 |
| 2020 | 69 | #2,509 | 302 | #778 |
| 2019 | 69 | #2,544 | 335 | #725 |
| 2018 | 68 | #2,570 | 331 | #724 |
| 2017 | 71 | #2,520 | 327 | #733 |
| 2016 | 64 | #2,717 | 321 | #758 |
| 2015 | 72 | #2,511 | 234 | #917 |
| 2014 | 81 | #2,293 | 236 | #910 |
| 2013 | 44 | #3,528 | 204 | #982 |
| 2012 | 43 | #3,666 | 185 | #1,042 |
| 2011 | 30 | #4,724 | 126 | #1,346 |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,305 | 106 | #1,529 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,459 | 132 | #1,321 |
| 2008 | 23 | #6,008 | 113 | #1,456 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,692 | 103 | #1,530 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,151 | 87 | #1,647 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,153 | 49 | #2,385 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,794 | 69 | #1,808 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,642 | 57 | #2,017 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,205 | 55 | #2,005 |
| 2001 | 11 | #8,969 | 48 | #2,166 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15,901 | 42 | #2,310 |
| 1995 | — | — | 43 | #1,963 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,735 | 36 | #2,057 |
| 1985 | — | — | 16 | #2,999 |
| 1980 | — | — | 13 | #3,319 |
| 1975 | — | — | 10 | #3,519 |
| 1970 | — | — | 18 | #2,157 |
| 1965 | — | — | 16 | #2,025 |
| 1960 | — | — | 7 | #3,470 |
| 1955 | — | — | 6 | #3,658 |
| 1950 | — | — | 5 | #3,889 |
| 1945 | — | — | 6 | #3,132 |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | 8 | #2,796 |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | 6 | #3,915 |
| 1920 | — | — | 7 | #3,624 |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Grey
- Grey Owl Writer · 1888–1938
- Grey Damon Actor · b. 1987
- Grey DeLisle Actor · b. 1973
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Grey in 2025?
Grey ranked #1,014 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 222 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Grey?
7,108 babies have been named Grey in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Grey most popular?
Grey peaked in 2021, when 445 newborns received the name.
Is Grey a boy or girl name?
Grey is used for both: about 15% of babies named Grey have been girls and 85% boys.
Is the name Grey rising or falling?
Grey is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Grey?
Well-known people named Grey include Grey Owl (writer), Grey Damon (actor), Grey DeLisle (actor).