Gray
Meaning
“English surname and color name meaning 'grey'”
The formal names behind Gray
Gray is an established short form of this name.
Grayson · English origin · son of the steward
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Gray peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
21 people · the #120,190 first name in Brazil · median age 48
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Gray
Most people given the name Gray in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Gray deep dive
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