Declining since 2012, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Graeson since 1990
Babies named Graeson per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2011, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Graeson's real moment was 2022.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 163 |
| 2010s | 439 |
| 2020s | 167 |
Meaning & origin
Graeson is a modern English name that first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1990, a latecomer to the -son surname trend. It reached its peak popularity in 2022, reflecting the broader appeal of similar names like Grayson, which have seen a surge in the 21st century. However, Graeson's trajectory has been falling since 2012, indicating a gradual decline in favor. It is currently given to roughly 1 in 170,808 baby boys as of 2025, placing it well outside the top 1000. While the spelling variant Grayson remains far more common, Graeson offers a distinctive alternative for parents seeking a less popular choice. The name has no strong association with any particular U.S. state, as its usage is spread thinly nationwide.
Graeson is a modern variant of the surname Grayson, which itself originates from the Middle English 'grayve' meaning steward or bailiff, combined with the patronymic suffix -son. The name emerged as a given name in the late 20th century, following the trend of using surnames as first names. Its popularity has been influenced by the phonetic appeal of the similar name Grayson.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gray, Grey
Sibling names for Graeson
Names that share Graeson's style, for a brother or sister.
