Grayson
Grayson is an English surname meaning 'son of the gray-haired one' or 'son of the steward.' It evolved from a patronymic surname into a popular given name with a sophisticated, modern appeal.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 5,589. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 3,940
- 2012: 4,717
- 2013: 5,557
- 2014: 6,581
- 2015: 7,926
- 2016: 8,693
- 2017: 8,718
- 2018: 8,606
- 2019: 8,311
- 2020: 7,487
- 2021: 7,554
- 2022: 7,197
- 2023: 6,471
- 2024: 6,232
- 2025: 5,805
- 2026 (projected): 5,589
Good to Know
- •Alternative spelling 'Greyson' is also common
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across English-speaking countries
- •Works well in professional settings while maintaining friendly approachability
- •Surname-as-first-name trend makes it feel both traditional and contemporary
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Famous People
Grayson Allen
Professional basketball player
Grayson Dolan
YouTube personality and entertainer
Grayson Perry
British artist and Turner Prize winner
Grayson McCouch
Actor known for soap opera roles
Statistics
128,994
Total births since 1880
2017
Peak year
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