Holding steady.
Popularity of Delray since 1931
Babies named Delray per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 31 |
| 1940s | 46 |
| 1950s | 70 |
| 1960s | 112 |
| 1970s | 57 |
| 1980s | 83 |
| 1990s | 48 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 16 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Delray is a rare American masculine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1931. It reached its peak popularity in 1960, though even then it never entered the top 1,000 names. The name has maintained a stable but extremely low level of use, with no significant upward or downward trend. Its one-in-N ratio is effectively null, meaning fewer than one in a million babies receive the name. Delray did not appear in the top states for any year. The name's origins are unclear; it may be a place name derived from Delray Beach, Florida, or a modern coinage combining elements of other names like Delbert and Raymond. Overall, Delray remains a very obscure choice for parents seeking a unique and uncommon name.
Delray is a name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the English place name Delray, a variant of Delray Beach, Florida, or from the surname Delray. It may also be a modern coinage combining elements like 'Del' (from names such as Delbert or Delmar) and 'Ray' (a common masculine element). The name has been in use in the United States since the 1930s but has never achieved widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Del, Ray
Sibling names for Delray
Names that share Delray's style, for a brother or sister.
