Grayson
Meaningson of the steward · English
- US rank
- #51
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #32 in 2018
5,805 babies were named Grayson in the US in 2025. It has dropped 16 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1961–2025
US births per million boys, 1905–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
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Famous Grayson
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American basketball player (born 1995)
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 294 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Grayson, 5,805 babies in all. In a school of 500 kids, there'd probably be one other Grayson.
- HistoryGrayson first shows up in US birth records in 1905, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 120 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #32.
- Then vs nowGrayson is 7.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 2,121 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 294.
- Where it's lovedGrayson is the #13 boy name in 2 states, including Kentucky, Vermont and Vermont. It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn English, Grayson means “son of the steward”.
About the name Grayson
Grayson is a boy name of English origin meaning “son of the steward”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Grayson for boys from 1905 to 2025, in 118 of those 121 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #32 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #51, with 5,805 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.7 | 1,475,410 girls |
| 1970s | 1.5 | 657,895 girls |
| 1980s | 5.2 | 193,798 girls |
| 1990s | 37 | 26,860 girls |
| 2000s | 85 | 11,820 girls |
| 2010s | 81 | 12,413 girls |
| 2020s | 44 | 22,659 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 17 | 59,382 boys |
| 1910s | 28 | 36,337 boys |
| 1920s | 25 | 40,290 boys |
| 1930s | 20 | 49,776 boys |
| 1940s | 16 | 60,680 boys |
| 1950s | 12 | 81,235 boys |
| 1960s | 15 | 67,522 boys |
| 1970s | 24 | 42,088 boys |
| 1980s | 59 | 17,068 boys |
| 1990s | 246 | 4,073 boys |
| 2000s | 706 | 1,416 boys |
| 2010s | 3,547 | 282 boys |
| 2020s | 3,929 | 254 boys |
Other spellings of Grayson
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 Grayson
What does the name Grayson mean?
Grayson means “son of the steward” in English.
What is the origin of the name Grayson?
Grayson has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Grayson a boy or girl name?
Grayson is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Grayson?
Grayson ranked #51 for US boys in 2025, given to 5,805 babies. Its best year was 2018 (#32).