Ondray
A masculine given name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Ondray. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ondray today is around 55 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ondray births was 1961 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ondray. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ondray. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1961
6 babies that year
Average age
55
years old
1976 SSA rank
#5,420
Tracked since 1961
Popularity
Ondray: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ondray from the 1960s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ondray by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ondray during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ondray
The name Ondray has its origins in the Slavic languages, with roots that can be traced back to the 9th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Slavic word "ondra," which means "thunderstorm" or "storm." This name was particularly prevalent among the Slavic tribes that inhabited the regions of modern-day Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia.
In ancient times, the name Ondray was often associated with strength, power, and resilience, as it invoked the imagery of a fierce thunderstorm. It was commonly given to male children born during tumultuous times or to those who exhibited a strong-willed and determined personality from an early age.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Ondray can be found in the Chronica Polonorum, a 12th-century chronicle written by the Polish historian Gallus Anonymus. In this text, Ondray is mentioned as the name of a valiant warrior who fought alongside the legendary Polish prince Mieszko I in the 10th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ondray. One such figure was Ondray Pavlović (1520-1587), a Serbian writer and diplomat who served as an envoy to the Ottoman Empire during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. His writings provided valuable insights into the political and cultural dynamics of the Ottoman court during that era.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Ondray Kochanowski (1612-1674), a Polish poet and playwright whose works were highly influential in shaping the development of Polish literature during the Baroque period. His masterpiece, "The Dismissal of the Grecian Envoys," is considered a seminal work in Polish literary history.
In the realm of military leadership, Ondray Komorowski (1784-1857) was a prominent figure. A Polish general who fought in the Napoleonic Wars, he later played a significant role in the November Uprising against Russian rule in the early 19th century.
Ondray Dvořák (1841-1904), a Czech composer and music teacher, made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Czech folk music. His works, such as the "Slavonic Dances" and the "Symphony No. 9" (From the New World), are celebrated as masterpieces of the Romantic era.
Finally, Ondray Sikorski (1889-1972), a Polish-American engineer and aviator, is renowned for his pioneering work in the development of helicopters. His innovative designs, such as the Vought-Sikorsky VS-300 and the Sikorsky R-4, revolutionized vertical flight and paved the way for modern helicopter technology.
People
Ondray + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ondray as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ondray: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ondray?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ondray going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Ondray a common name?
We classify Ondray as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ondray most popular?
The single biggest year for Ondray was 1961, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ondray is about 55 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ondray in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ondray a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ondray in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ondray still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ondray in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ondray can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Ondray?
See how many people share the name Ondray on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.