Grayson
Grayson is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of the bailiff or steward; son of the gray-haired man.
Origin and history
Grayson originated as an English surname meaning 'son of the steward' or 'son of the gray-haired one'. Traditionally used for boys, it has become increasingly popular for girls as a modern unisex choice in the United States. It offers a contemporary, surname-as-first-name style.
Popularity in the United States
4,190 babies in the United States have been named Grayson since 1880. It ranks #2717 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1671.
States where it is most popular
- NC (17 %)
- TX (15 %)
- GA (11.9 %)
- CA (8.7 %)
- SC (7.7 %)
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 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 24 |
| 1980-1990 | 89 |
| 1990-2000 | 659 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,563 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,414 |
| 2020-2029 | 430 |
Nicknames
Gray, Gracie
Fun facts
- Derived from the Middle English word 'greyve', meaning a steward or bailiff.
- While historically used primarily for boys, Grayson has gained steady traction as a feminine name in recent decades.