Boys name · Illinois
Ray in Illinois
Ray was the 1110th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 7 babies named Ray that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 8,904 babies Ray.
Popularity over time
Ray in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 38 | 48th |
| 1926 | 201 | 55th |
| 1943 | 133 | 95th |
| 1959 | 143 | 135th |
| 1976 | 48 | 226th |
| 1992 | 21 | 475th |
| 2009 | 11 | 864th |
| 2025 | 7 | 1110th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 48th in 1910 to 1110th in 2025.
The most babies named Ray in Illinois in a single year was 201, in 1926. Its best showing was 48th among boys names in 1910.
Across the country, Ray reached its best rank of 12th in Idaho (1911). See Ray in every state →
How popular is Ray in Illinois?
Ray was the 1110th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 7 babies named Ray that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 8,904 babies Ray.
How many babies are named Ray in Illinois?
In 2025, 7 babies were named Ray in Illinois. The most babies named Ray in Illinois in a single year was 201, in 1926.
What is the rank of Ray in Illinois?
Ray ranked 1110th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 48th among boys names in 1910.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.