Grayson
g-ray-son
US Popularity:50
Origin:British
Meaning:Son of the gray-haired man; Son of the steward
Grayson is a gender-neutral name of English origin. Meaning “son of a gray-haired man,” this can connect baby to a symbol of a long-lived, experienced life. From the Middle English word greyve, it can also mean "sone of the steward," referring to someone who managed an estate and was commonly chosen by the monarchy. Delving into the history of these times, your little one can find ample inspiration in artistry, creativity, and the culture of that era. Although the meaning indicates a male bearer, Grayson is becoming more and more popular for girls as a derivation of Grace.
Grayson Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Grayson is currently #108 on The Bump
Boy:Grayson is currently #75 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Grayson is currently #67 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Grayson is currently #50 in U.S. births
Boy:Grayson is currently #51 in U.S. births
Girl:Grayson is currently #3973 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#3972
in 2022
- 184
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, p. 412
WordSense, Grayson
Behind the Name, Grayson, January 2022
Ancestry, Grayson Family History
SurnameDB, Last name: Grayson
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