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Summary

The name Gray originates from the Old English word for the color gray. It evolved from the Old English 'græg' through Middle English to its modern form. The name reflects color traits and has no biblical relevance. It has been used since the Middle Ages, first as a surname and later as a given name. Variants include Grey and Grayson, and it is currently perceived as sophisticated.

The name Gray is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Gray has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Gray' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1655th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1780th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1353rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1996th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2017th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1906th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1273rd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6442nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8072nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 10657th out of 12526 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 20144th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10681st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3956th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Gray' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.