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Grayson: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A son of the gray-haired sage, wise and calm.

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#35
Peak
#32 in 2018

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1905: #115319051910: #168819101920: #140119201930: #192019301940: #170819401950: #135219501960: #132619601970: #124019701980: #108419801990: #67019902000: #31320002005: #25420052010: #12220102015: #4720152020: #352020#1#1920

What Grayson Means

Grayson is a boy name of English origin. A son of the gray-haired sage, wise and calm.

How Popular Grayson Is

Grayson currently ranks #35 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #32 in 2018. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Grayson

  • Grayson reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #32 in 2018.
  • Grayson has shown remarkable staying power, holding steady in the top 100.
  • Grayson has been a top 100 name across 169+ years of American history.
  • Grayson is a name from the English-speaking tradition.

Names Like Grayson

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Sibling Names for Grayson

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Questions About Grayson

What does Grayson mean?

Grayson is a boy name of English origin. A son of the gray-haired sage, wise and calm.

How popular is Grayson?

Grayson currently ranks #35 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #32 in 2018. It has held steady.

Where does Grayson come from?

Grayson comes from English roots. Grayson reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #32 in 2018.

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