boy's name
Elray
EL-ray (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 327
Elray is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1978 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1940, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1917.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Elray Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 14 |
| 1920s | 49 |
| 1930s | 77 |
| 1940s | 85 |
| 1950s | 65 |
| 1960s | 27 |
| 1970s | 10 |
How Popular Is Elray?
In 1978, Elray was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Elray
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Elray Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Elray over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Elray
- English EL-ray
Sibling Names for Elray
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Elray — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Elray
How popular is the name Elray?
In 1978, Elray was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Elray a girl's or a boy's name?
Elray is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Elray?
Elray has 2 syllables.
When was Elray most popular?
Elray peaked in 1940, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.