Declining since 1993, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Tray since 1959
Babies named Tray per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 124 |
| 1970s | 135 |
| 1980s | 287 |
| 1990s | 536 |
| 2000s | 275 |
| 2010s | 129 |
| 2020s | 32 |
Meaning & origin
Tray is a rare American given name first recorded in 1959. It reached its peak popularity in 1993, but has since declined in use. In 2025, the name ranked 10,695, with only about 1 in 284,679 boys receiving the name. The name's trajectory shows a falling trend since 1993, remaining an uncommon choice. Tray does not have strong regional ties, as no top states were reported. Its origins are uncertain, but it is often considered a modern variant or diminutive of Tracy, giving it a contemporary, nickname-like feel.
Tray is a modern given name, likely derived as a short form or variant of Tracy or Tracy, which themselves originated from Irish or Norman surnames. Tracy was originally a Norman baronial name from Tracy in France, later adopted as an English surname and eventually as a given name. Tray appears as a standalone name in the mid-20th century, possibly influenced by the phonetic appeal of short, one-syllable names.
Sibling names for Tray
Names that share Tray's style, for a brother or sister.
