Bray

Boy name

Bray has been given to 808 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It peaked in 2024.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

808

Peak year

2024 (51 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1970

10-year trend

▲ +44%

Gender split

8% girls / 92% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Bray — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Rayboy

210,307 babies since 1880

Bradyboy

98,908 babies since 1883

Bradboy

83,293 babies since 1880

Grayboy

5,842 babies since 1885

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Blessunisex

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Zyirboy

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Akimboy

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Abubakrboy

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FAQ

How popular is the name Bray?

Bray has been given to 808 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Bray peak?

Bray peaked in 2024, when 51 babies were given the name.

Is Bray a girl or boy name?

Bray is primarily a boy name (92% of babies named Bray are boys).

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