Total births
128
Girls' name · since 1964
Cheray
Since 1964, U.S. Social Security records show 128 babies named Cheray, peaking in 1966. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 128
- total births
- 1964–1998
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
Cheray is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 128 have been recorded since 1964.
Social Security Administration records show Cheray recorded 128 times among girls since 1964, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1964 to 1998.
- 128 total births
- 1964–1998 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
128 girls have been named Cheray since 1964, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1998.
- 128
- total births
- 1964–1998
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Cheray was born in this single decade.
1966
Single peak year
14 babies were named Cheray in 1966 - its busiest year on record.
Cheray's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Cheray's SSA record in two at 1982 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1977, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1966 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Cheray at a glance
Last recorded 1998Peak year
1966
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1964
Cheray popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–1998
- Peak year (1966)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Cheray by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Cheray's strongest decade.
47 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Cheray births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
47 births
- 1970s
1970s
26 births
- 1980s
1980s
31 births
- 1990s
1990s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 47 births (37% of all-time use).
Cheray by state
Where Cheray concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 5 | 3.9% |
New York share of Cheray's total US births 3.9%
5 of 128 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cheray? ▼
Cheray has been given to 128 babies in the U.S. since 1964, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1998. 14 babies were born in 1966, its single highest year.
When was Cheray most popular? ▼
Cheray was most popular in the 1960s decade with 47 total births. The single peak year was 1966.
Where is Cheray most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cheray are New York (5 births).
How long has the name Cheray been used? ▼
Cheray has been recorded in Social Security data since 1964, spanning 35 years of data through 1998.
What names are similar to Cheray? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Cheryl, Chelsea, Cheyenne, Cheri, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Cheray's data
- Cheray's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (47 total births) through the 1990s (24) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Cherays (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Cheray
Nearby Names Like Cheray
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cheray
Cheryl Girl
#3977 439,539 births
Chelsea Girl
#789 162,884 births
Cheyenne Girl
#870 70,732 births
Cheri Girl
#10373 36,068 births
Chelsey Girl
#5482 31,498 births
Compare Cheray side by side: Cheray vs Cheryl Cheray vs Chelsea Cheray vs Cheyenne
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1964–1998 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Cheray: Baby Name Since 1964 - 128 Births, Peak 1966." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cheray. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Cheray draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.