boy's name
Leray
luh-RAY (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 174
Leray is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1989 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 1920, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1920.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Leray Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 45 |
| 1930s | 36 |
| 1940s | 22 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 35 |
How Popular Is Leray?
In 1989, Leray 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 Leray
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Leray Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Leray over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Leray
- English luh-RAY
Sibling Names for Leray
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Leray — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Leray
How popular is the name Leray?
In 1989, Leray 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 Leray a girl's or a boy's name?
Leray is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Leray?
Leray has 2 syllables.
When was Leray most popular?
Leray peaked in 1920, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.