The nameGrayson
Grayson is an English surname meaning "son of the steward". It became a popular boy's name in the United States in the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
Grayson comes from the Middle English greyve, "steward, reeve", and son.
Origin
English, from a surname.
History
Grayson has been in the American top 100 since 2011 and reached 32nd place in 2018. Dick Grayson, the first Robin of the Batman comics, is a famous bearer of the surname.
Famous people named Grayson
- Grayson Perry, artist
- Grayson Allen, basketball player
Popularity of the name Grayson
Grayson in the United States
Grayson was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 67,812 births over the decade, 53% of all recorded babies named Grayson. Its rise began around 1999, and it peaked in 2016. Half of all babies named Grayson in the United States were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 7,055 births a year on average, against 8,581 in the five years before.
Grayson in the United Kingdom
Grayson was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 4,930 births over the decade, 54% of all recorded babies named Grayson. Its rise began around 2011, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Grayson in the United Kingdom were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 788 births a year.
Sibling names for Grayson
Names from the same generation as Grayson, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Grayson mean?
Grayson comes from the Middle English greyve, "steward, reeve", and son.
What is the origin of the name Grayson?
English, from a surname.
Is Grayson a girl's or a boy's name?
Grayson is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Grayson?
In 2024, Grayson was the 48th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 6,211 births.
What are good sibling names for Grayson?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Scarlett, Harper, Ellie and Violet for a sister, Sawyer, Lincoln, Easton and Greyson for a brother.
Who are famous people named Grayson?
Grayson Perry, artist; Grayson Allen, basketball player.