Tray

Pronunciation: [ tr-AY ]

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Boy Name #11,778 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Tray is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced tr-AY.

Parents who love the name Tray often also consider Arshia, Kara, Banjo .

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Historical Record

Tray first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.

Over 1,519 babies have been named Tray in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Tray is past its peak , currently ranked #11,778 for boy names in the US .

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Peaked 1993 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#11,778
Total SSA Count
8

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tray

Is Tray a boy or girl name?
Tray is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Tray?
Tray is pronounced tr-AY.
How popular is the name Tray?
Tray is currently ranked #11778 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Tray a common or rare name?
Tray is an uncommon name, ranked #11778 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Tray?
Tray pairs well with Arshia, Kara, Banjo, Saveliy in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Tray?
Related spellings include Travis, Trace, Trae, Trayvon.

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About the Name Tray

Tray is a boy name .

Tray is currently ranked #11,778 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Tray include Travis, Trace, Trae, Trayvon, Trayce . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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