Boy · #12,490 in 2026

Krey

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

Current Rank

#12,490

Peak Rank

#7,638 (1993)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1993

First Year

2009

Last Year

1993

Peak Year

#7638

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Krey

The earliest SSA record of Krey as a baby boy name dates back to 1993, when 6 babies received it. 1993 was its biggest year on record, with 6 newborns named Krey — #7,638 in the national rankings. About 69% of every Krey on record arrived during the 1990s, its defining decade. Krey last appeared in the published SSA data in 2009, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 16 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1990s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Krey

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

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Krey

What does the name Krey mean?

Krey is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1993. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Krey in 2026?

In 2026, Krey ranks #12,490 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Krey most popular?

Krey reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #7,638 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Krey a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Krey?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Krey include Chiam, Nik, Tyrod. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Krey

Krey is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1993 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Krey's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #7,638. Use the chart and map above to compare Krey'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.