Declining since 2019, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Graylyn since 2004
Babies named Graylyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 81 |
| 2020s | 48 |
Meaning & origin
Graylyn is a modern invented name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security list in 2004. As of 2025, it ranks 8,362, with approximately 1 in 133,939 newborns receiving the name. Its peak year was 2019, after which it has been gradually declining in use. The name is almost exclusively given to girls, reflecting a broader trend of 'lyn' suffixed names. While not tied to any specific state or region, Graylyn fits into the pattern of contemporary names that blend a syllable from a surname (like Gray) with a fashionable ending. Its recent invention means it has no historical or cultural roots, making it a purely modern choice.
Graylyn is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 2004. It appears to be a variant of the existing name Grayson or a combination of the color/surname Gray with the fashionable feminine suffix 'lyn'. Its usage has been primarily in the 2010s and 2020s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gray
Variants: Grayson
Sibling names for Graylyn
Names that share Graylyn's style, for a brother or sister.
