Graeson
Graeson is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of the steward or son of the gray-haired man.
Origin and history
Graeson is a modern spelling variant of the English name Grayson, which originally derived from a surname meaning 'son of the steward' or 'son of the gray-haired one'. It has emerged in recent decades alongside the rising trend of surname-derived names ending in '-son'. In the United States, it remains a less common alternative to the traditional Grayson spelling.
Popularity in the United States
803 babies in the United States have been named Graeson since 1880. It ranks #3873 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1760.
States where it is most popular
- TX (37.9 %)
- CA (15.2 %)
- PA (15.2 %)
- FL (9.1 %)
- CO (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 34 |
| 2000-2010 | 163 |
| 2010-2019 | 439 |
| 2020-2029 | 167 |
Nicknames
Gray, Grey
Fun facts
- Graeson incorporates the 'ae' vowel combination, offering a contemporary twist on the conventional Grayson.
- While Grayson is a top-50 name for boys in the U.S., Graeson remains a relatively rare variant.