Grayson
Grayson first appears in US records in 1905. It peaked in 2017, when 8,718 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 5,805.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Grayson popular?
Rising Grayson has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 40,746 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 66,408 | |
| 2000s | 14,167 | |
| 1990s | 4,732 | |
| 1980s | 1,092 | |
| 1970s | 393 | |
| 1960s | 282 | |
| 1950s | 247 | |
| 1940s | 241 | |
| 1930s | 212 | |
| 1920s | 273 | |
| 1910s | 189 | |
| 1900s | 12 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Grayson mean?
Grayson comes from an English surname meaning “son of the greyward (a steward)” or “son of Gray.” A surname-name that soared for boys in recent decades.
Nicknames for Grayson
- Gray
Variants & spellings
- Greyson
- Graysen
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Grayson mean?
Grayson means Son of the steward. Grayson comes from an English surname meaning “son of the greyward (a steward)” or “son of Gray.” A surname-name that soared for boys in recent decades.
What is the origin of the name Grayson?
Grayson is of English origin.
How do you pronounce Grayson?
Grayson is pronounced “GRAY-sun.”
Is Grayson a boy or a girl name?
Grayson is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Grayson a popular name right now?
Grayson has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Grayson?
In 2025, Grayson ranked #51 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Grayson most popular?
Grayson was most popular in 2017, when about 8,718 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Grayson?
Common nicknames for Grayson include Gray.
What names are similar to Grayson?
Names similar to Grayson include Hudson, Jackson, Emerson, Weston.
What names go well with Grayson?
English names that pair well with Grayson include Dorothy, Nancy, Edward, Joan, Mason.