Boy · #9,014 in 2026

Orey

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

Current Rank

#9,014

Peak Rank

#2,942 (1987)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1915

First Year

1996

Last Year

1987

Peak Year

#2942

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Orey

Orey first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1987, when 17 Oreys were born — ranking #2,942 that year. As of 2026, Orey ranks #9,014 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 79 Oreys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Orey

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

Aurei
Oreo
Orgy
Ory
Ori
Henri
Oria
Orgie
Orie
Orio
Aurea
Orae

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Orey

What does the name Orey mean?

Orey is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Orey in 2026?

In 2026, Orey ranks #9,014 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Orey most popular?

Orey reached its peak popularity in 1987, ranking #2,942 that year with 17 babies given the name.

Is Orey a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Orey?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Orey include Cassie, Josie, Obediah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Orey

Orey is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 79 births in the dataset. Orey's peak popularity came in 1987 when it ranked #2,942. Use the chart and map above to compare Orey'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.