Shrey
Borrowed from Sanskrit श्रेय (śreya).
Every Shrey since 1996 — 754 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shrey
Shrey is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,235 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 754 American babies have been named Shrey. Its peak came in 2010, when 42 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shrey stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shrey year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | #4,235 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,861 |
| 2023 | 24 | #4,443 |
| 2022 | 29 | #3,860 |
| 2021 | 28 | #3,902 |
| 2020 | 19 | #5,009 |
| 2019 | 24 | #4,316 |
| 2018 | 29 | #3,778 |
| 2017 | 24 | #4,313 |
| 2016 | 32 | #3,509 |
| 2015 | 28 | #3,863 |
| 2014 | 36 | #3,147 |
| 2013 | 24 | #4,160 |
| 2012 | 30 | #3,613 |
| 2011 | 36 | #3,157 |
| 2010 | 42 | #2,865 |
| 2009 | 23 | #4,411 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,516 |
| 2007 | 36 | #3,179 |
| 2006 | 33 | #3,297 |
| 2005 | 35 | #3,008 |
| 2004 | 34 | #3,004 |
| 2003 | 28 | #3,355 |
| 2002 | 26 | #3,432 |
| 2001 | 20 | #4,096 |
| 2000 | 19 | #4,182 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shrey mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit श्रेय (śreya).
How popular is the name Shrey in 2025?
Shrey ranked #4,235 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shrey?
754 babies have been named Shrey in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shrey most popular?
Shrey peaked in 2010, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Shrey a boy or girl name?
Shrey is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shrey rising or falling?
Shrey is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.