Declining since 2012.
Popularity of Grason since 1992
Babies named Grason per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Grason's real moment was 2013.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 141 |
| 2010s | 182 |
| 2020s | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Grason is a modern English name first recorded in 1992, making it a relatively recent addition to the naming landscape. As a variant of Grayson, it shares the occupational meaning 'son of the steward' but with a simplified spelling that omits the 'y'. The name reached its peak popularity in 2013 but has been falling in usage since 2012, according to Social Security data. It has never ranked in the top 1000, remaining a rare choice that appeals to parents seeking a familiar sound with a distinctive form. Grason is used almost exclusively for boys and has not been concentrated in any particular state, reflecting its scattered, low-frequency use across the country.
Grason is a phonetic variant of the surname Grayson, which derived from the Middle English 'greyve' (steward) plus the patronymic '-son'. The name originally denoted 'son of the steward', an important household officer. It emerged as a given name in the United States in the late 20th century, with the first recorded use in 1992.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gray, Gracie, Sonny
Sibling names for Grason
Names that share Grason's style, for a brother or sister.
