Ray Nagel

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ray Nagel — English
230K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ray Nagel is a name that combines English origins. The first name Ray is a masculine given name of English origin. Ray is a given name and short form (hypocorism) of the given name Raymond and Rachel. Ray Aguilar (born 1947), Nebraska state senator Ray Aguilera, Pueblo, Colorado City council member Ray Ahipene-Mercer (born 1948), New Zealand city councillor in Wellington Ray Frenette (1935–2018), Canadian politician in New Brunswick Ray Gricar (1945–2011), district attorney of Centre County, Pennsylvania Ray Groom (born 1944), Australian lawyer, sportsman and politician Ray Harmel (1905–1998), South African anti-apartheid activist Ray LaHood (born 1945), American politician Ray Mabus (born 1948), American . The surname Nagel: Aaron Nagel, American painter and musician Alexander Nagel (born 1945), American mathematician Anne Nagel (1915–1966), American actress Bill Nagel (1915–1981), American baseball player Björn Nagel (born 1978), German-Ukrainian equestrian Carsten Nagel (born 1955), Danish writer Charles Nagel (1849–1940), American politician and lawyer Christiaan Nagel (born 1982), South African–born British street artist Christian Heinrich von Nagel (1803–1882), German mathematician Conrad Nagel (1897–1970), American actor David Nagel (born c. Ray is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 230K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Ray reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Ray

English

Ray is a given name and short form (hypocorism) of the given name Raymond and Rachel. Ray Aguilar (born 1947), Nebraska state senator Ray Aguilera, Pueblo, Colorado City council member Ray Ahipene-Mercer (born 1948), New Zealand city councillor in Wellington Ray Frenette (1935–2018), Canadian politician in New Brunswick Ray Gricar (1945–2011), district attorney of Centre County, Pennsylvania Ray Groom (born 1944), Australian lawyer, sportsman and politician Ray Harmel (1905–1998), South African anti-apartheid activist Ray LaHood (born 1945), American politician Ray Mabus (born 1948), American .

Surname: Nagel

English

Aaron Nagel, American painter and musician Alexander Nagel (born 1945), American mathematician Anne Nagel (1915–1966), American actress Bill Nagel (1915–1981), American baseball player Björn Nagel (born 1978), German-Ukrainian equestrian Carsten Nagel (born 1955), Danish writer Charles Nagel (1849–1940), American politician and lawyer Christiaan Nagel (born 1982), South African–born British street artist Christian Heinrich von Nagel (1803–1882), German mathematician Conrad Nagel (1897–1970), American actor David Nagel (born c.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Ray is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Ray by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Ray Nagel

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Ray Nagel:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Ray?
The first name Ray originates from English. Ray is a given name and short form (hypocorism) of the given name Raymond and Rachel. Ray Aguilar (born 1947), Nebraska state senator Ray Aguilera, Pueblo, Colorado City council member Ray Ahipene-Mercer (born 1948), New Zealand city councillor in Wellington Ray Frenette (1935–2018), Canadian politician in New Brunswick Ray Gricar (1945–2011), district attorney of Centre County, Pennsylvania Ray Groom (born 1944), Australian lawyer, sportsman and politician Ray Harmel (1905–1998), South African anti-apartheid activist Ray LaHood (born 1945), American politician Ray Mabus (born 1948), American .
When was Ray most popular?
The name Ray reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Nagel?
The surname Nagel originates from English. Aaron Nagel, American painter and musician Alexander Nagel (born 1945), American mathematician Anne Nagel (1915–1966), American actress Bill Nagel (1915–1981), American baseball player Björn Nagel (born 1978), German-Ukrainian equestrian Carsten Nagel (born 1955), Danish writer Charles Nagel (1849–1940), American politician and lawyer Christiaan Nagel (born 1982), South African–born British street artist Christian Heinrich von Nagel (1803–1882), German mathematician Conrad Nagel (1897–1970), American actor David Nagel (born c.
How common is the surname Nagel?
The surname Nagel is shared by approximately 15K people worldwide.
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