Boy · #7,790 in 2026

Coray

Name: Popularity of the name Coray in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Coray, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,790

Peak Rank

#4,231 (1970)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1970

First Year

1995

Last Year

1970

Peak Year

#4231

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Coray

Coray first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1970, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1970, when 6 Corays were born — ranking #4,231 that year. As of 2026, Coray ranks #7,790 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 54 Corays have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Coray

Phonetically similar names — useful when Coray is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Coray

What does the name Coray mean?

Coray is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1970. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Coray in 2026?

In 2026, Coray ranks #7,790 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Coray most popular?

Coray reached its peak popularity in 1970, ranking #4,231 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Coray a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Coray is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Coray?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Coray include Delone, Standly, Lavester. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Coray

Coray is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 54 births in the dataset. Coray's peak popularity came in 1970 when it ranked #4,231. Use the chart and map above to compare Coray's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.