Declining since 2017, #1,959 for boys today.
Popularity of Greysen since 1993
Babies named Greysen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 53 |
| 2000s | 57 | 324 |
| 2010s | 148 | 1,650 |
| 2020s | 49 | 806 |
Meaning & origin
Greysen is a modern respelling of Grayson, a surname-turned-first-name that has climbed in popularity since the 1990s. First recorded in 1993, Greysen saw its peak usage in 2017, when it ranked higher than its current position of 1,959 (in 2025). About 1 in 21,898 boys received the name in the latest year. Its trajectory has been falling since 2017, consistent with the cooling of the broader 'son' name trend. The name is most popular in Florida, Texas, and California, reflecting a nationwide but somewhat Sun Belt appeal. Greysen's appeal lies in its trendy 'y' spelling, which gives a familiar sound a contemporary twist.
Greysen is a modern spelling variant of Grayson, which originated as an English surname meaning 'son of the grey-haired one' or 'son of the steward.' The name entered use as a given name relatively recently. The spelling Greysen is part of a trend of substituting 'y' for 'a' in names like Grayson, and it gradually gained popularity in the United States from the 1990s onward, closely tracking the rise of the similar-sounding Jackson and Mason.
Where Greysen is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Grey, Gray
Sibling names for Greysen
Names that share Greysen's style, for a brother or sister.
