Declining since 2018, #149 for boys today.
Popularity of Greyson since 1965
Babies named Greyson per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 46 |
| 1980s | 234 |
| 1990s | 1,242 |
| 2000s | 4,726 |
| 2010s | 33,204 |
| 2020s | 20,762 |
Meaning & origin
Greyson sits at rank 149 as of 2025, with an estimated 1 in 700 boys receiving the name. Its peak popularity came in 2017, after which it entered a gradual decline. The first recorded instance of Greyson as a given name dates to 1965, though it remained rare until the early 2000s. Geographically, the name has found particular favor in Vermont, Maine, and Alaska, which top the list of states with highest relative usage. This variant spelling of Grayson rides the wave of -son surnames repurposed as first names, a trend that has shaped modern American naming patterns.
Greyson originated as a variant spelling of Grayson, itself derived from the English surname Grayson, meaning "son of the gray-haired one" or "son of the steward." The name Gray (or Grey) was both a nickname for someone with gray hair and an occupational surname for a steward (from Middle English greyve). Grayson emerged as a patronymic surname and later saw modern use as a given name. Greyson follows the trend of altering 'a' to 'e' in names like Brayden and Kayden, gaining popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Where Greyson is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Greyson” around the world
Where Greyson lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Grey
Variants: Grayson
Sibling names for Greyson
Names that share Greyson's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Avery, Paisley, Harper, Scarlett, Hazel, Maisyn, Irelyn, Kinleigh, Mabry, Maelee, Tinsley, Brexley, Graceyn, Kenly, Zaelynn, Adeleigh, Aizlyn, Emaree, Finnleigh, Graylynn, Hazelee, Jenaiah, Mckinsley, Reighlyn, Ralyn, Angelyse, Darely, Enzlee, Jazzalynn, Jurnei, Karington, Kinsly, Lindyn, Lundynn, Paislea, Preslynn, Reylin
Brothers: Mason, Liam, Jackson, Carter, Logan, Colt, Braxten, Eastyn, Jaxton, Karter, Brysen, Kelson, Braysen, Chozyn, Drayson, Khylin, Kingsten, Braeson, Braxson, Brayon, Draden, Linkyn, Axeton, Briceson, Brysun, Kaysyn
Names like Greyson
Names whose popularity has moved with Greyson's over the last 50 years.
