Boys name · Kentucky
Ray in Kentucky
Ray was the 692nd most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 6 babies named Ray that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 6,538 babies Ray.
Popularity over time
Ray in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 29 | 40th |
| 1923 | 130 | 39th |
| 1936 | 151 | 32nd |
| 1949 | 84 | 79th |
| 1962 | 52 | 115th |
| 1975 | 17 | 202nd |
| 1990 | 8 | 319th |
| 2025 | 6 | 692nd |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky fell from 40th in 1910 to 692nd in 2025.
The most babies named Ray in Kentucky in a single year was 200, in 1928. Its best showing was 27th among boys names in 1928.
Across the country, Ray reached its best rank of 12th in Idaho (1911). See Ray in every state →
How popular is Ray in Kentucky?
Ray was the 692nd most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 6 babies named Ray that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 6,538 babies Ray.
How many babies are named Ray in Kentucky?
In 2025, 6 babies were named Ray in Kentucky. The most babies named Ray in Kentucky in a single year was 200, in 1928.
What is the rank of Ray in Kentucky?
Ray ranked 692nd among boys names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 27th among boys names in 1928.
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.