Bray

Bray - A very unique male name

Bray appeared on the charts for the first time in 2013 on position #3476. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Bray and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Bray? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Bray. The baby boy name Bray was given to 7 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3390 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 209,469 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Bray peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 3390.

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Bray is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Bray is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,113 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,113.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Bray is where you live.

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Bray origin and meaning

English/Irish (surname and place name)

A transferred surname and place name — Bray in Ireland and France; the surname's own derivation is disputed, and Bray is also a short form of Brayden in modern use

Bray's US record as a standalone boys' name runs from 2013 and never exceeds seven births in a year, with 2023 as a joint-peak year. Two routes lead here: the old surname/place name (Bray, County Wicklow; Bray in Normandy) and clipping from the Brayden family at its fashion height. The record does not separate them, and the surname's own meaning — marshy ground and Celtic roots have both been proposed — is unsettled.

Origin uncertain

Bray is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Bray, pop culture references for the name Bray and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Bray

We've found the following names that sound similar to Bray, sorted by popularity.

Barry / Briar / Bear / Berry / Bryer / Brewer / Bryar / Barrie / Bauer / Bora /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Bray

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Bray a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Bray?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

BRAY · /breɪ/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Brayden — The longer name Bray is often clipped from — a separate name

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2013, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

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Why parents choose it

Bray is one crisp syllable with an Irish coastal address behind it — minimal surname style.

Worth knowing

• Bray is also the English word for a donkey's cry — schoolyard material that should be weighed honestly