Grayden
- US rank
- #2,676
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,205 in 2008
48 babies were named Grayden in the US in 2025. It has dropped 537 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1918–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Grayden you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 35,587 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Grayden, 48 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Grayden would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGrayden first shows up in US birth records in 1918, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 107 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2008, when it reached #1,205.
- Then vs nowGrayden is 2.6× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 93,458 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 35,587.
- TrendGrayden has slipped 537 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,676. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Grayden
Grayden is a boy name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-den”. US birth records list Grayden for boys from 1918 to 2025, in 37 of those 108 years. Its best year was 2008, when it ranked #1,205 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,676, with 48 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.0 | 338,983 boys |
| 1920s | 0.6 | 1,818,182 boys |
| 1930s | 0.5 | 2,127,660 boys |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,333,333 boys |
| 1990s | 4.5 | 220,751 boys |
| 2000s | 35 | 28,539 boys |
| 2010s | 55 | 18,275 boys |
| 2020s | 32 | 31,546 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Grayden
What is the origin of the name Grayden?
Grayden has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Grayden a boy or girl name?
Grayden is a boy name.
How popular is the name Grayden?
Grayden ranked #2,676 for US boys in 2025, given to 48 babies. Its best year was 2008 (#1,205).