girl's name
Luray
loo-RAY (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 27
Luray is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1957 it was given to 6 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 1931, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1931.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Luray Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1950s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 15 |
| 1950s | 6 |
How Popular Is Luray?
In 1957, Luray was given to 6 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 Luray
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Luray Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Luray over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Luray
- English loo-RAY
Sibling Names for Luray
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Luray — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Luray
How popular is the name Luray?
In 1957, Luray was given to 6 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 Luray a girl's or a boy's name?
Luray is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Luray?
Luray has 2 syllables.
When was Luray most popular?
Luray peaked in 1931, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.