Tray

♂ Boy

Pronounced TRAY /ˈtreɪ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Trey, from the card and dice term for 'three' (via Old French treis) — often marking a third-generation namesake. A crisp one-beat name.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp one-beat name: Tray spells Trey, 'three; the third' (said 'TRAY'). Modern and rare.

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MeaningA spelling of Trey, from the card and dice term for 'three' (via Old French treis) — often marking a third-generation namesake. A crisp one-beat name.

U.S. rank (2022)#9743 ↗ Rising

2022 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1993

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,519

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tray is a spelling of Trey, from the card and dice term for 'three' (via Old French treis), long used to mark a third-generation namesake. A crisp, friendly one-beat name — rare in the U.S. (said 'TRAY').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, crisp, and friendly.

Did you know? Tray is a spelling of Trey, 'three; the third' (from the card term for three) — often for a third-generation namesake (said 'TRAY').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Tray — spelling of Trey; 'three; the third'

Variations

TreyTrayeTrai

Nicknames

TrayT

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tray mean?

Tray is a spelling of Trey, 'three; the third,' often marking a third-generation namesake.

How do you pronounce Tray?

It's said TRAY /ˈtreɪ/ — one syllable.

Is Tray a boy or girl name?

Tray is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Tray?

Tray is a very rare name in the U.S.