NAME PROFILE
Gray
Gray is of English and Scottish origin, derived from the Old English word for the color gray or grey. The name conveys a sense of neutrality, balance, and calmness, often viewed as sophisticated and timeless.
Key Stats
| Total births | 5,842 |
| Gender | Male (30% / 70%) |
| Peak year | 2016 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1915 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NC — 29%CA — 25%TX — 23%GA — 12%FL — 10%
Notable People
Gray Davis (Politician, former Governor of California) · Graydon Carter (Journalist, former editor of Vanity Fair) · Gray Malin (Photographer known for aerial beach photography) · Graydon Briggs (Fictional character from the *Brigands* series) · Grayce (Fictional character from the *The Journey* series)
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