Gray Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationGRAY / /ɡreɪ/English; Scottish
Meaning
English: gray-haired; Scottish: from the gray place
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Gray is derived from the Old English word 'græg', which means gray. It has been used as both a surname and a given name, particularly in Scotland. The name often reflects a geographic or topographic feature, indicating a place characterized by gray landscapes. Gray has also been associated with nobility and has appeared in various historical contexts.
Trend Summary
The name Gray has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Grey
International Variants
- Grégoire (French)
- Grigori (Russian)
Famous people named Gray
Gray Davis was an American politician who served as the Governor of California from 1999 to 2003.
Gray N. McCulloch was an American physicist known for his work in nuclear physics.
Gray L. McCulloch was a notable American author and historian.
Fictional characters named Gray
Gray Fullbuster is a character from the anime and manga series Fairy Tail, known for his ice magic.
Gray Fox is a character in the Metal Gear video game series, recognized for his role as a cyborg ninja.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gray was first seen in the United States in 1885. Gray has ranked as high as #1201 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Texas, California, Florida, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Gray has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Gray (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 15 | |
| FL | 14 | |
| NC | 10 | |
| TN | 10 | |
| GA | 8 | |
| CA | 8 | |
| VA | 6 | |
| OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1900 | 10 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1903 | 6 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 14 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1914 | 12 |
| 1915 | 29 |
| 1916 | 13 |
| 1917 | 17 |
| 1918 | 17 |
| 1919 | 25 |
| 1920 | 33 |
| 1921 | 17 |
| 1922 | 20 |
| 1923 | 18 |
| 1924 | 22 |
| 1925 | 22 |
| 1926 | 18 |
| 1927 | 17 |
| 1928 | 14 |
| 1929 | 14 |
| 1930 | 16 |
| 1931 | 13 |
| 1932 | 15 |
| 1933 | 13 |
| 1934 | 19 |
| 1935 | 18 |
| 1936 | 13 |
| 1937 | 20 |
| 1938 | 15 |
| 1939 | 16 |
| 1940 | 11 |
| 1941 | 27 |
| 1942 | 24 |
| 1943 | 14 |
| 1944 | 21 |
| 1945 | 17 |
| 1946 | 25 |
| 1947 | 35 |
| 1948 | 23 |
| 1949 | 32 |
| 1950 | 27 |
| 1951 | 24 |
| 1952 | 32 |
| 1953 | 28 |
| 1954 | 30 |
| 1955 | 41 |
| 1956 | 39 |
| 1957 | 33 |
| 1958 | 42 |
| 1959 | 37 |
| 1960 | 34 |
| 1961 | 26 |
| 1962 | 49 |
| 1963 | 38 |
| 1964 | 30 |
| 1965 | 26 |
| 1966 | 27 |
| 1967 | 20 |
| 1968 | 28 |
| 1969 | 28 |
| 1970 | 27 |
| 1971 | 21 |
| 1972 | 23 |
| 1973 | 28 |
| 1974 | 19 |
| 1975 | 22 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 20 |
| 1979 | 16 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 19 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 29 |
| 1985 | 26 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 36 |
| 1988 | 28 |
| 1989 | 49 |
| 1990 | 30 |
| 1991 | 22 |
| 1992 | 29 |
| 1993 | 54 |
| 1994 | 57 |
| 1995 | 52 |
| 1996 | 56 |
| 1997 | 42 |
| 1998 | 38 |
| 1999 | 53 |
| 2000 | 39 |
| 2001 | 51 |
| 2002 | 46 |
| 2003 | 57 |
| 2004 | 54 |
| 2005 | 54 |
| 2006 | 70 |
| 2007 | 81 |
| 2008 | 77 |
| 2009 | 89 |
| 2010 | 97 |
| 2011 | 97 |
| 2012 | 120 |
| 2013 | 121 |
| 2014 | 127 |
| 2015 | 141 |
| 2016 | 144 |
| 2017 | 145 |
| 2018 | 148 |
| 2019 | 156 |
| 2020 | 151 |
| 2021 | 167 |
| 2022 | 164 |
| 2023 | 175 |
| 2024 | 142 |