Rey
Boy name · #908 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Rey? In official American birth records, Rey has been tracked continuously since 1915, giving it 110 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 262 baby boys were named Rey, placing it at #908 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #897, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 6,870 boys born in 2025 was named Rey.
Babies named Rey per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 110-year story
Rey first appears in the Social Security records in 1915, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 328 boys were named Rey — good for #764 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Rey against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Rey in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Rey is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Rey will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Rey is most common
Geography matters for names, and Rey is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Rey is most common in TX (0.4 per 1,000), CA (0.4 per 1,000), AZ (0.3 per 1,000), NY (0.1 per 1,000), FL (0.1 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.2 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Rey is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Rey
Statistically, parents drawn to Rey tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Grey, Rowdy, Rian, Radley, and Rami.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Rey | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 262 | #906 |
| 2024 | 304 | #822 |
| 2023 | 318 | #792 |
| 2022 | 320 | #788 |
| 2021 | 328 | #764 |
| 2020 | 257 | #879 |
| 2019 | 287 | #799 |
| 2018 | 314 | #751 |
| 2017 | 303 | #773 |
| 2016 | 257 | #870 |
| 2015 | 242 | #897 |
| 2014 | 245 | #884 |
| 2013 | 229 | #907 |
| 2012 | 225 | #920 |
| 2011 | 212 | #937 |
| 2010 | 249 | #851 |
| 2009 | 232 | #896 |
| 2008 | 247 | #861 |
| 2007 | 215 | #919 |
| 2006 | 236 | #851 |
| 2005 | 199 | #902 |
| 2004 | 170 | #981 |
| 2003 | 173 | #946 |
| 2002 | 177 | #910 |
| 2001 | 155 | #987 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Rey?
In official American birth records, the name Rey first appeared in 1915 (over 110 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 110 years.
Is Rey a popular boy name?
Rey ranked #908 among boys in 2025 with 262 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #897.
When was the name Rey most popular?
Rey peaked in 2021, when 328 American boys received the name (ranked #764 that year). Since 2021 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Rey?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 6,870 newborn American boys was named Rey. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.