Greyson
Greyson is a modern English name meaning 'son of the grey-haired one' or 'son of Gregory.' Originally a surname, it has become increasingly popular as a first name with a sophisticated, contemporary feel.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 2,233. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,794
- 2012: 2,237
- 2013: 2,649
- 2014: 3,050
- 2015: 3,607
- 2016: 4,326
- 2017: 4,849
- 2018: 4,754
- 2019: 4,567
- 2020: 4,375
- 2021: 4,225
- 2022: 3,773
- 2023: 3,076
- 2024: 2,874
- 2025: 2,439
- 2026 (projected): 2,233
Good to Know
- •Can be spelled 'Grayson' or 'Greyson' - both are popular variations
- •Easy to pronounce and spell once spelling preference is established
- •Nickname 'Grey' offers a sophisticated, streamlined alternative
- •Part of the popular surname-as-first-name trend
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Statistics
60,231
Total births since 1880
2017
Peak year
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