Boys name · Virginia
Ray in Virginia
The SSA records 4,924 Ray births in Virginia, counting years with 5 or more from 1910. In 2025 it stood as the #778 most popular boys name, from 9 births that year.
Popularity over time
Ray in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 15 | #77 |
| 1926 | 74 | #64 |
| 1941 | 80 | #68 |
| 1957 | 103 | #92 |
| 1972 | 20 | #227 |
| 1988 | 17 | #279 |
| 2005 | 12 | #522 |
| 2025 | 9 | #778 |
Ray had its most births in Virginia in 1947, when 106 babies were given the name. Ray's highest rank in Virginia was #44, set in 1929.
Ray started at #77 in 1910 and finished at #778 in 2025 on the boys list in Virginia, with a high of #44 in 1929 and a low of #1107 in 2015.
Nationally, Ray's strongest state was Idaho, where it hit #12 in 1911. See Ray in every state →
How popular is Ray in Virginia?
The SSA records 4,924 Ray births in Virginia, counting years with 5 or more from 1910. In 2025 it stood as the #778 most popular boys name, from 9 births that year.
How many babies are named Ray in Virginia?
9 Ray babies were born in Virginia in 2025.
What is the rank of Ray in Virginia?
In 2025, Ray sat at #778 on the boys list for Virginia.
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.