Wray is an uncommon yet distinctively attractive given name of English origin, derived from Old English words 'wreoth' and 'heah', translating to 'guard' and 'high', respectively. It was once a popular surname before evolving into a given name in the 20th century. The name Wray has been associated with notable figures such as British actor David Wray, further adding to its uniqueness.
It appears that the name Wray was quite popular between 1906 and 1932, with a significant number of babies named Wray born each year during this period. However, after 1932, the popularity of the name Wray began to decline significantly, with fewer than 20 births per year recorded from 1933 onwards. The total number of births for the name Wray over this period is 859.