Rey
Boy name · #908 in 2025 · Uniqueness 61/100
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, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Rey in class?
Rey scores 61 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Rey is most common
Geography matters for names, and Rey is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Reys were TX (74), CA (67), FL (11), NY (11), AZ (10). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
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
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. It scores 61/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.