The nameGreyson
Greyson is a spelling of Grayson, an English surname meaning "son of the steward".
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
Greyson comes from the Middle English greyve, "steward", and son.
Origin
English, from a surname.
History
Greyson was in the American top 100 from 2016 to 2022 and reached 77th place in 2018. Grayson, with an a, remains more common.
Famous people named Greyson
- Greyson Chance, singer
Popularity of the name Greyson
Greyson in the United States
Greyson was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 33,585 births over the decade, 57% of all recorded babies named Greyson. Its rise began around 2006, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Greyson in the United States were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 3,693 births a year on average, against 4,459 in the five years before.
Greyson in the United Kingdom
Greyson was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 733 births over the decade, 55% of all recorded babies named Greyson. Its rise began around 2011, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Greyson 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 117 births a year.
Sibling names for Greyson
Names from the same generation as Greyson, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Greyson mean?
Greyson comes from the Middle English greyve, "steward", and son.
What is the origin of the name Greyson?
English, from a surname.
Is Greyson a girl's or a boy's name?
Greyson is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Greyson?
In 2024, Greyson was the 127th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 2,868 births.
What are good sibling names for Greyson?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Kinsley, Scarlett, Harper and Cora for a sister, Lincoln, Jameson, Elliott and Grayson for a brother.
Who are famous people named Greyson?
Greyson Chance, singer.