Undray
Derived from the Welsh word for "storm" or "outburst".
Name Census estimates that about 97 living Americans carry the first name Undray. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Undray today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Undray births was 1967 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Undray. 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 Undray. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
97
~ 1 in 3,533,550 Americans
Peak year
1967
11 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1999 SSA rank
#11,526
Tracked since 1965
Census
Undray in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 154 people with the first name Undray, which placed it at #44,677 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#44,677
National first-name rank
People counted
154
154 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
89.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Undray
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Undray is Black at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.8%) and White (1.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Undray described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Undray at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American89.0% · 137
- Two or more races5.8% · 9
- White1.9% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.3% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.3% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 1
Popularity
Undray: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Undray from the 1960s through to the 1990s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 42 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Undray remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Undray 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 Undray during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Undrays live
Origin
Meaning and history of Undray
The name Undray is a fascinating and enigmatic one, shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Akkadian civilization of Mesopotamia, where it was believed to have been derived from the word "unduru," which meant "light" or "illumination." This suggests that the name may have been associated with the concept of enlightenment or spiritual awakening.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Undray can be found in the cuneiform tablets of the Sumerian city-state of Uruk, dating back to the 3rd millennium BCE. These tablets, which were used for record-keeping and administrative purposes, contain references to an individual named "Un-dra-ay," who is believed to have been a high-ranking official or priest.
In the centuries that followed, the name Undray appeared sporadically in various ancient texts and inscriptions, including the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest known literary works in human history. The character of Undray is depicted as a wise and respected sage, lending further credence to the notion that the name was associated with wisdom and knowledge.
The first known historical figure to bear the name Undray was a renowned philosopher and astronomer from the ancient Greek city of Miletus, who lived in the 6th century BCE. His contributions to the fields of mathematics and cosmology were groundbreaking, and he is widely regarded as one of the earliest pioneers of scientific thought.
Another notable individual with the name Undray was a Persian poet and mystic who lived during the 12th century CE. His works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, have been celebrated for their depth and beauty, and continue to inspire readers to this day.
In the realm of religion, there was an Undray who served as a high-ranking cleric in the Christian church during the Middle Ages. His unwavering devotion to his faith and his tireless efforts to promote charity and compassion earned him a reputation as a living saint among his contemporaries.
During the Renaissance period, an Italian artist and sculptor named Undray gained recognition for his exquisite marble sculptures, which adorned many of the grandest churches and palaces of the time. His masterful craftsmanship and attention to detail were widely acclaimed, and his works remain treasured examples of the artistic brilliance of that era.
The name Undray has also been associated with various figures in the realm of literature and philosophy throughout history. From the ancient Greek philosopher Undray, whose ideas influenced generations of thinkers, to the acclaimed 19th-century Russian novelist Undray, whose works explored the complexities of human nature, the name has been borne by individuals whose contributions have left an indelible mark on the intellectual and cultural landscape.
People
Undray + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Undray as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with U
Other first names starting with U with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Undray: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Undray?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 97 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Undray 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 3,533,550 US residents.
Is Undray a common name?
We classify Undray as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 105 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Undray most popular?
The single biggest year for Undray was 1967, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Undray is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Undray in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 154 people with the name Undray, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #44,677 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Undray in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Undray?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Undray leans strongly male. 148 people counted with this name were male (94.9%), compared with 8 female bearers (5.1%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Undray?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Undray is Black at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.8%) and White (1.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Undray most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Undray in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.0% (137 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Undray in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Undray a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Undray 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 Undray still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Undray 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 Undray 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.
How many people are called Undray?
You can see how many people share the name Undray on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.