How Common is the First Name Ray?
We estimate that there are 88,014 people named Ray who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Ray is the 281st most common for men, and the 608th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Ray?
The average person named Ray is 57.48 years old.
Is Ray a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
338 people named Ray were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 791st most popular name for boys, and the 1,559th most popular overall.
The popularity of Ray peaked in 1891, when it was the 49th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Ray a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Ray is mostly a male name, but there are some women named Ray. 98.1% of people named Ray are male, while 1.9% are female.
Popularity of Ray in England
In 2020, Ray was the 590th most popular name for boys in England and Wales.