Grayson
Peaked at #32 nationally in 2018, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1905, Grayson has been recorded 3% of the time for girls and 97% of the time for boys.
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Grayson — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1113
in 2001
Current rank
#3590
in 2024
Years tracked
51
1961–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1961, Grayson reached its peak popularity for girls in 2001, ranking #1113 nationally with 190 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1388 (2014) to #3590 (2024) — a 61% drop.
As of 2024, Grayson ranks #3590 nationally for girls, with 43 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,590 | 43 |
| 2023 | #3,022 | 55 |
| 2022 | #2,127 | 90 |
| 2021 | #2,049 | 94 |
| 2020 | #1,967 | 96 |
| 2019 | #2,095 | 90 |
| 2018 | #1,793 | 114 |
| 2017 | #1,666 | 129 |
Grayson — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#32
in 2018
Current rank
#48
in 2024
Years tracked
117
1905–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1905, Grayson reached its peak popularity for boys in 2018, ranking #32 nationally with 8,605 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #63 (2014) to #48 (2024) — a 24% improvement.
As of 2024, Grayson ranks #48 nationally for boys, with 6,211 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #48 | 6,211 |
| 2023 | #44 | 6,465 |
| 2022 | #37 | 7,191 |
| 2021 | #35 | 7,549 |
| 2020 | #35 | 7,482 |
| 2019 | #33 | 8,306 |
| 2018 | #32 | 8,605 |
| 2017 | #34 | 8,717 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Grayson most popular?
Grayson was most popular in 2018, when it ranked #32 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Grayson becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Grayson?
At least 127,278 babies have been recorded with the name Grayson in the US since 1905, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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