Grayton
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #5,404 in 2013
5 babies were named Grayton in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,269 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2003–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Grayton you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Grayton, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Grayton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGrayton first shows up in US birth records in 2003, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2013, when it reached #5,404.
- New on the sceneGrayton wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2003.
- TrendGrayton has slipped 3,269 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Grayton
Grayton is a boy name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Grayton for boys from 2003 to 2025, in 21 of those 23 years. Its best year was 2013, when it ranked #5,404 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.4 | 419,162 boys |
| 2010s | 6.0 | 166,389 boys |
| 2020s | 4.6 | 216,606 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 Grayton
What is the origin of the name Grayton?
Grayton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Grayton a boy or girl name?
Grayton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Grayton?
Grayton ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2013 (#5,404).