Grey

Grey is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 326 babies in the United States.

Grey at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Grey

Grey belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Grey first appears in Social Security records in 1913 and has been given to 6,853 babies since 1880, including 326 in 2024.

Grey in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Babies named Grey in 2024
326
Total since 1880
6,853

Grey in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2013
Babies named Grey in 2025
13
Total since 1996
190

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Grey mean?

The meaning of Grey is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Grey a boy or girl name?

Grey is a unisex name. In 2024, 326 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Grey?

Grey comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Grey?

Grey is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1913 and has been given to 6,853 babies since 1880.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].