Declining since 2014, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Yeray since 2007
Babies named Yeray per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 260 |
| 2020s | 160 |
Meaning & origin
Yeray is a distinctive Basque-origin name that entered the U.S. naming landscape only in 2007, making it a very recent addition. Its highest rank came in 2013, when it reached 7,194, and it has been gradually falling in popularity since 2014. The name is exceedingly rare, with only about 1 in 155,280 boys given the name in 2025. Yeray has not yet appeared among the top reported states, indicating geographically scattered usage. Its trajectory suggests it remains a niche choice, primarily within Spanish-speaking or Basque-heritage families seeking a unique yet culturally rooted name.
Yeray is a modern given name of Basque origin, first recorded in the United States in 2007. It may be a variant of Yerai, which is the Basque form of Yerachmiel, a Hebrew name meaning 'God will have mercy'. The name gained modest usage in Spain and among Spanish-speaking communities, and its adoption in the United States reflects broader trends of Hispanic cultural influence.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yer
Variants: Yerai
Sibling names for Yeray
Names that share Yeray's style, for a brother or sister.
