Grey is a unisex given name of modern origin, derived from the English word for the color grey. It gained prominence in the late 20th century and has since been popularly used as both a boy's and girl's name. The name Grey is often associated with its namesake color, which can evoke feelings of sophistication, neutrality, or even mystique.
"The name Grey experienced a significant increase in popularity between 1990 and 2023, with a notable spike in births from 81 in 2014 to a peak of 83 in 2021. However, the most recent year, 2023, saw a decrease to 49 births."