Boys name · New York
Ray in New York
In SSA data for New York, 6,237 babies are named Ray across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #760 most popular boys name, with 19 born.
Popularity over time
Ray in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 15 | #133 |
| 1926 | 81 | #136 |
| 1943 | 91 | #132 |
| 1959 | 129 | #179 |
| 1976 | 32 | #355 |
| 1992 | 39 | #403 |
| 2009 | 27 | #576 |
| 2025 | 19 | #760 |
No year in New York had more Ray births than 1959, when 129 were born. Ray's highest rank in New York was #113, set in 1933.
Its rank among boys names in New York ran from #113 in 1933 to #1051 in 2014, starting at #133 in 1910 and ending at #760 in 2025.
Nationally, Ray's strongest state was Idaho, where it hit #12 in 1911. See Ray in every state →
How popular is Ray in New York?
In SSA data for New York, 6,237 babies are named Ray across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #760 most popular boys name, with 19 born.
How many babies are named Ray in New York?
New York recorded 19 births of babies named Ray in 2025.
What is the rank of Ray in New York?
Ray ranked #760 among boys names in New York in 2025.
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.