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Grey

Grey: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex name

How popular is Grey?

253U.S. babies in 2025
#717peak rank (2021)
7,108babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,052 girls and 6,056 boys in the U.S. have been named Grey (15% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2236 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #717 in 2021. In 2025, 253 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Grey FAQ

How popular is the name Grey?

Since 1880, 1,052 girls and 6,056 boys in the U.S. have been named Grey (15% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2236 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #717 in 2021. In 2025, 253 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Grey a boy or girl name?

Grey is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,052 girls and 6,056 boys since 1880).

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).