Cray

Boy name

Cray has been given to 111 babies in the U.S. since 1962. It peaked in 1993.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

111

Peak year

1993 (9 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1962

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

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

Rayboy

210,307 babies since 1880

Clayboy

40,525 babies since 1880

Grayboy

5,842 babies since 1885

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FAQ

How popular is the name Cray?

Cray has been given to 111 babies in the U.S. since 1962. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Cray peak?

Cray peaked in 1993, when 9 babies were given the name.

Is Cray a girl or boy name?

Cray is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Cray are boys).

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