Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Grayson.
National Rank (2025)
#51
All-Time Peak Rank
#32 (2018)
Total U.S. Births
128,994
Unisex Distribution96.9% Boy / 3.1% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Grayson Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Grayson
According to SSA data, Grayson achieved its highest historical rank of #32 in 2018. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2017 with 8,718 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 26.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 116 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Grayson scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-26.8% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record8,718Births in 2017
Years in Top 100
15yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
116Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:12
1910s:189
1920s:273
1930s:212
1940s:241
1950s:247
1960s:282
1970s:393
1980s:1,092
1990s:4,732
2000s:14,167
2010s:66,408
2020s:40,746
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesGra-yon
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with G, a letter used by only 2.3% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
Need a middle name or matching choice that pairs cleanly with Grayson? Enter a surname or older sibling name below to test structural meter and syllable cohesion:
BabyNameAnalytics