Rising since 1997, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Greydon since 1994
Babies named Greydon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 127 |
| 2010s | 139 |
| 2020s | 57 |
Meaning & origin
Greydon entered U.S. baby name records in 1994, part of the wave of surname-inspired first names that gained traction in the late 20th century. It reached its peak popularity in 2008, though it has never been common; in 2023, it ranked 12,008th, with approximately 1 in every 341,615 boys receiving the name. The name's trajectory shows a rising trend since 1997, reflecting a continued interest in names like Grayson and Brayden. Greydon has no strong regional ties, as it appears sporadically across states. While its exact derivation is uncertain, it is generally considered a modern respelling of Grayson or Graydon, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.
Greydon is a modern coinage, likely a respelling of the surname Grayson (itself derived from the Middle English 'greyve' meaning steward, plus 'son') or an invented name combining 'grey' with the suffix '-don'. It first appeared in the 1990s, part of a trend for surnames as first names and unique spellings. It remains a rare choice, most popular in the 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Grey
Sibling names for Greydon
Names that share Greydon's style, for a brother or sister.
