Grey
Boy name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Grey: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2019.
Grey originated as an English surname and colour name, derived from Old English *grǣg* meaning "grey" or "grey-haired." As a given name, it emerged in modern times, often chosen for its cool, understated elegance. The most historically famous bearer is Lady Jane Grey, the nine-day queen of England, executed in 1554. Fictional associations include the character Grey Worm from *Game of Thrones* and the central figure in E.L. James's *Fifty Shades* series. The name also connects to Greyabbey in County Down, Northern Ireland, and Grey County in Ontario, Canada, both named after British statesman Charles Grey. Spelled Gray, it is equally common, while the colour variant links to Thomas Gray, author of "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard."
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20194 babies
- Latest (2019)
- #6094 babies
- Total births
- 4since 2019
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y