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Urey

yoo-RAY /juˈreɪ/

At a glance

In short
Urey is a unique and distinguished name for baby boys with English origins. Pronounced as yoo-RAY (/juˈreɪ/), it exudes individuality and strength.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1919 (#3,736)
Babies in 1919
6 (<0.01% of boys)
First recorded
1919 (the only year on record)

Meaning of Urey

Urey is a unique and distinguished name for baby boys. It has English origins and is pronounced as yoo-RAY (/juˈreɪ/). The name Urey also has variations, such as Uri. Although not very popular in recent years, Urey has been recorded as a given name for boys in the United States since at least 1919. Despite its low occurrence, Urey carries an air of individuality and strength that sets it apart from more common names. Choosing Urey for your baby boy will give him a rare and memorable name that is sure to make him stand out in the crowd.

How to pronounce Urey

English

Popularity of Urey in the U.S.

Urey appears in the records for the U.S. only in 1919, ranked #3,736 with 6 babies.

Bar chart: 6 boys named Urey in the U.S. in 1919, ranked #3,736 among boy names.
  • Boys named Urey (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale)
In 1919. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1919 1 row
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
191963,736new

Notable people named Urey

  • Urey Woodson was a Kentucky Democrat, newspaper editor and publisher.