Is Wray a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Wray is commonly used as a Boy name.

Wray Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationRAY / reɪ

English; Old English

Meaning

English: 'enclosure' or 'dweller by the river'

Historical & Cultural Background

Wray is derived from Old English, indicating a geographical feature or settlement. It is often associated with places in England, reflecting the importance of natural landmarks in naming. The name has been used historically as both a surname and a given name. Its usage as a first name has become more popular in recent years.

Trend Summary

Wray has seen a modest increase in popularity as a boy's name in recent years.

Variants

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International Variants

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Famous people named Wray

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Fictional characters named Wray

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Sibling Suggestions

Ray Wren Wayne Wyatt Wesley Winston

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Wray was first seen in the United States in 1906. Wray has ranked as high as #861 nationally, which occurred in 1927, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Wray has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Wray

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1906	5
1907	5
1912	5
1913	8
1914	16
1915	13
1916	16
1917	6
1918	16
1919	17
1920	11
1921	12
1922	14
1923	13
1924	13
1925	17
1926	17
1927	28
1928	16
1929	19
1930	7
1931	16
1932	22
1933	15
1934	15
1935	14
1936	18
1937	21
1938	13
1939	10
1940	13
1941	12
1942	12
1943	14
1944	10
1945	17
1946	13
1947	15
1948	14
1949	15
1950	18
1951	18
1952	12
1953	16
1954	11
1955	12
1956	9
1957	10
1958	17
1959	11
1960	17
1961	11
1962	6
1963	8
1964	11
1965	6
1966	19
1967	13
1969	11
1970	11
1971	10
1972	9
1973	6
1979	5
1983	7
1985	5
1986	5
1987	7
1989	5