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Boy’s name · US records 1880–2024

Ray

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Ray appeared in the US boy naming records from 1880 through 2024, reaching its highest point in 1957. It is a 1-syllable boy name ranked #174 by total recorded use. Common spelling relatives include Rey, Rae, Wray.

#174boy rank
1957peak year
1syllables

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