Grayden
Grayden is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Gray valley or grassy valley.
Origin and history
Grayden is a modern English name derived from surname roots meaning 'gray valley' or 'grassy valley'. It gained traction in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries as part of the trend toward invented and traditional -den endings. In recent years, it remains a rare but established choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
2,175 babies in the United States have been named Grayden since 1880. It ranks #2771 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1598.
States where it is most popular
- OH (20.4 %)
- CA (11.8 %)
- PA (7.9 %)
- TX (7.6 %)
- MI (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 87 |
| 2000-2010 | 705 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,031 |
| 2020-2029 | 329 |
Nicknames
Gray, Graden
Fun facts
- Grayden combines the traditional color or nature root 'Gray' with the popular '-den' suffix found in names like Jayden and Hayden.
- Etymologically, it traces back to Old English terms describing a gray or gravelly valley (dene).