Boy · #10,768 in 2026

Deray

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

Current Rank

#10,768

Peak Rank

#3,430 (1980)

Total Babies

190

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1966

First Year

2012

Last Year

1980

Peak Year

#3430

Peak Rank

190

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Deray

Deray first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1966, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1980, when 12 Derays were born — ranking #3,430 that year. As of 2026, Deray ranks #10,768 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 190 Derays have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Deray

Phonetically similar names — useful when Deray 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 Deray

What does the name Deray mean?

Deray is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1966. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Deray in 2026?

In 2026, Deray ranks #10,768 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Deray most popular?

Deray reached its peak popularity in 1980, ranking #3,430 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Deray a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Deray?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Deray include Deran, Harvin, Condy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Deray

Deray is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1966 and has accumulated 190 births in the dataset. Deray's peak popularity came in 1980 when it ranked #3,430. Use the chart and map above to compare Deray'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.