Gray
Boy name · 41 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Gray: 41 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 6 births in 2021.
Gray is of English origin, derived from the Old English *græg* meaning “grey-haired” or simply the colour grey, and it first emerged as a surname before becoming a modern given name. Notable bearers include Gray Davis, the 37th Governor of California, and voice actress Gray DeLisle, known for countless animated roles. Place connections include Gray, Georgia, and Gray, Maine, both named after early settlers bearing the surname, while the spelling Grey is more widely used in the UK, notably by the fictional Christian Grey of *Fifty Shades*. As a first name, Gray offers a sleek, understated feel that works for any gender, and it occasionally appears as a short form of Graham or Grayson.
Boy 11 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20216 babies
- Latest (2023)
- #7283 babies
- Total births
- 41since 2008
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 24%vs prior 5y