Unisex nameCurrently #876 in the USSteady
Grey
//ˈɡɹeɪ//
1 syllablePeak year: 20214 lettersStarts with G
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Grey's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Grey's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Grey |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1918 | 11 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1926 | 9 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1944 | 7 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 9 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1948 | 11 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1951 | 12 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 12 |
| 1957 | 17 |
| 1958 | 14 |
| 1959 | 16 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1961 | 20 |
| 1962 | 15 |
| 1963 | 15 |
| 1964 | 16 |
| 1965 | 16 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1967 | 19 |
| 1968 | 11 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1970 | 18 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 16 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 24 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 41 |
| 1991 | 36 |
| 1992 | 32 |
| 1993 | 38 |
| 1994 | 52 |
| 1995 | 43 |
| 1996 | 54 |
| 1997 | 51 |
| 1998 | 42 |
| 1999 | 56 |
| 2000 | 47 |
| 2001 | 59 |
| 2002 | 61 |
| 2003 | 62 |
| 2004 | 75 |
| 2005 | 55 |
| 2006 | 98 |
| 2007 | 117 |
| 2008 | 136 |
| 2009 | 149 |
| 2010 | 132 |
| 2011 | 156 |
| 2012 | 228 |
| 2013 | 248 |
| 2014 | 317 |
| 2015 | 306 |
| 2016 | 385 |
| 2017 | 398 |
| 2018 | 399 |
| 2019 | 404 |
| 2020 | 371 |
| 2021 | 445 |
| 2022 | 390 |
| 2023 | 325 |
| 2024 | 326 |
Grey through the decades
- Grey peaked in 2021, when 445 babies were named Grey in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Grey has risen 129% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Grey currently ranks #876 in the US and is holding steady.