Rey is a distinctive choice, ranked #2254 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Rey in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2254
US Rank #821
About the Name Rey
Rey has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 805 places in five years. It was most popular in 2020 at #1449 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2005.
Rey is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #821, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Rey
Unlikely. With around 12 UK babies named Rey per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Rey in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Rey has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 805 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1449 in 2020. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Rey is more popular in the US (#821) than in the UK (#2254). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Rey include: Raúl Rey — Raúl Rey is a Spanish former racing cyclist.; Paola Rey — Paola Andrea Rey Arciniegas is a Colombian actress and model.; Rey Vargas — Rey Geovani Vargas Roldán is a Mexican professional boxer..
Rey ranks #821 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
12
UK babies named Rey (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 805 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Rey
Likely around 1 other Rey in the class
UK Popularity (2005–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Rey
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Miguel Ángel López Díaz was a Mexican professional wrestler and trainer, better known by his ring name, Rey Misterio ("Mystery King"). He was also referred to as Rey Misterio Sr.
Rey Geovani Vargas Roldán is a Mexican professional boxer. He is a world champion in two weight classes, having held the World Boxing Council (WBC) featherweight title from 2022 to 2024 and the WBC super bantamweight title from 2017 to 2020.