Boy · #8,766 in 2026

Cray

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

Cray Inc., a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, is an American supercomputer manufacturer headquartered in Seattle, Washington. It also manufactures systems for data storage and analytics. As of June 2025, Cray supercomputer systems held the top three spots in the TOP500, which ranks the most powerful supercomputers in the world.

Current Rank

#8,766

Peak Rank

#5,771 (1993)

Total Babies

111

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1962

First Year

2011

Last Year

1993

Peak Year

#5771

Peak Rank

111

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Cray

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Cray

Cray first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1962, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 9 Crays were born — ranking #5,771 that year. As of 2026, Cray ranks #8,766 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 111 Crays have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Cray

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

Crae
Kray
Krey
Craie
Crre
Crei
Cry
Crew
Crow
Cree
Crea
Craw

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cray

What does the name Cray mean?

How popular is Cray in 2026?

In 2026, Cray ranks #8,766 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Cray most popular?

Cray reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #5,771 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Cray a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Cray?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cray include Colburn, Maclovio, Marte. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cray

Cray is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1962 and has accumulated 111 births in the dataset. Cray's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #5,771. Use the chart and map above to compare Cray'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.