Graydon
Meaninggrey hill · English
- US rank
- #5,399
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #741 in 1905
17 babies were named Graydon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,474 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1890–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Graydon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 100,000 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Graydon, 17 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Graydon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGraydon first shows up in US birth records in 1890, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 135 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1905, when it ranked #741. Today it's #5,399, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendGraydon has slipped 2,474 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,399. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Graydon means “grey hill”.
About the name Graydon
Graydon is a boy name of English origin meaning “grey hill”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-don”. US birth records list Graydon for boys from 1890 to 2025, in 122 of those 136 years. Its best year was 1905, when it ranked #741 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,399, with 17 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 4.5 | 222,222 boys |
| 1900s | 25 | 40,388 boys |
| 1910s | 35 | 28,289 boys |
| 1920s | 33 | 30,294 boys |
| 1930s | 26 | 38,066 boys |
| 1940s | 15 | 64,725 boys |
| 1950s | 10 | 98,328 boys |
| 1960s | 7.8 | 128,535 boys |
| 1970s | 6.7 | 149,254 boys |
| 1980s | 7.8 | 127,551 boys |
| 1990s | 14 | 73,529 boys |
| 2000s | 30 | 32,949 boys |
| 2010s | 39 | 25,887 boys |
| 2020s | 16 | 62,500 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 Graydon
What does the name Graydon mean?
Graydon means “grey hill” in English.
What is the origin of the name Graydon?
Graydon has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Graydon a boy or girl name?
Graydon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Graydon?
Graydon ranked #5,399 for US boys in 2025, given to 17 babies. Its best year was 1905 (#741).