Grayson
5 countries#51 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Grayson was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
133,184 births recorded 1905–2025 · currently #51 · peaked in 2016 with 8,850 births
Most common in: Texas, California, North Carolina, Florida, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6,491 births recorded 2005–2025 · currently #88 · peaked in 2021 with 1,019 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
5,570 births recorded 2005–2021 · currently #68 · peaked in 2021 with 903 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
811 births recorded 2009–2025 · currently #68 · peaked in 2021 with 103 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
110 births recorded 2012–2025 · currently #212 · peaked in 2020 with 25 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
42 births recorded 2013–2022 · currently #4045 · peaked in 2020 with 12 births
Most common in: Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Grayson’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #218 | — |
| 2007 | #211 | ↑7 |
| 2008 | #188 | ↑23 |
| 2009 | #172 | ↑16 |
| 2010 | #122 | ↑50 |
| 2011 | #98 | ↑24 |
| 2012 | #86 | ↑12 |
| 2013 | #77 | ↑9 |
| 2014 | #63 | ↑14 |
| 2015 | #47 | ↑16 |
| 2016 | #37 | ↑10 |
| 2017 | #34 | ↑3 |
| 2018 | #32 | ↑2 |
| 2019 | #33 | ↓1 |
| 2020 | #35 | ↓2 |
| 2021 | #35 | — |
| 2022 | #37 | ↓2 |
| 2023 | #44 | ↓7 |
| 2024 | #48 | ↓4 |
| 2025 | #51 | ↓3 |
Frequently asked questions about Grayson
Is Grayson a popular name?
Yes — Grayson currently ranks #51 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Grayson more common for boys or girls?
Grayson is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Grayson most popular?
Grayson peaked in 2016 in United States, with 8,850 recorded births that year.
Is Grayson rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Grayson’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1091 in 1905 to #51 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Grayson?
At least 139,717 babies have been recorded with the name Grayson across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Grayson popular in more than one country?
Yes — Grayson appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Grayson?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Grayson include Maverick, Thiago, Wesley, Logan.
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