Total births
754
Boys' name · since 1996
Shrey
Shrey has 754 recorded births since 1996 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2010 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5797
- among boys today
- 754
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Shrey is the #5797 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 754 recorded since 1996.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shrey has been recorded 754 times among boys since 1996, currently ranked #5797 nationally and more common than 59% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2025.
- #5797 among boys today
- 754 born since 1996
- 2010s peak decade
- 59% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Shrey is currently the #5797 boys' name in America, more common than 59% of boys - 754 born since 1996, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5797
- among boys today
- 754
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other boys
Shrey vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5797
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 59% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Shrey was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
42 babies were named Shrey in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
How Shrey compares
754 Top 35% higher than 65% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Shrey's all-time total is 105% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Shrey | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 754 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 23 | 22,252 |
Shrey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shrey's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1997, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2010 peak of 42, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shrey at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2010
Current rank
#5,797
Active since
1996
Shrey popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2010)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Shrey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Shrey's strongest decade.
305 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Shrey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 32
1990s
32 births
- 2000s
2000s
276 births
- 2010s
2010s
305 births
- 2020s
2020s
141 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 305 births (40% of all-time use).
How Shrey compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Shrey's total volume
Shrey vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Shrey by state
Where Shrey concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 92 | 12.2% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 64 | 8.5% |
California share of Shrey's total US births 12.2%
Even split
92 of 754 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shrey? ▼
Since 1996, Social Security records show 754 babies named Shrey. Today it holds rank #5797 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2010, with 42 births.
When was Shrey most popular? ▼
Shrey was most popular in the 2010s decade with 305 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Shrey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shrey are California (92 births), New Jersey (64 births).
How long has the name Shrey been used? ▼
Shrey has been recorded in Social Security data since 1996, spanning 30 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Shrey? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Shreyas, Shraga, Shreyan, Shriyan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Shrey's data
- Shrey's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (305 total births) through the 2020s (141) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Shreys (92 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Shrey
Nearby Names Like Shrey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shrey
Shreyas Boy
#4147 1,422 births
Shraga Boy
#3179 733 births
Shreyan Boy
#4535 596 births
Shriyan Boy
#2441 517 births
Shreyansh Boy
#3685 374 births
Compare Shrey side by side: Shrey vs Shreyas Shrey vs Shraga Shrey vs Shreyan
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Shrey
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1996–2025 (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. "Shrey: #5797 Boys' Name - 754 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shrey. 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 Shrey 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 June 2026.