Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Greyson.
National Rank (2025)
#149
All-Time Peak Rank
#77 (2018)
Total U.S. Births
60,231
Unisex Distribution98.7% Boy / 1.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Greyson Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Greyson
According to SSA data, Greyson achieved its highest historical rank of #77 in 2018. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2017 with 4,849 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 32.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 50 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Greyson scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-32.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record4,849Births in 2017
Years in Top 100
7yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
50Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:17
1970s:46
1980s:234
1990s:1,242
2000s:4,726
2010s:33,204
2020s:20,762
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesGre-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
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