Grayson
Grayson is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of the 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'. It gained massive popularity as a given name in the United States starting in the late 20th century. Today, it stands as a mainstream and highly fashionable choice for American boys.
Popularity in the United States
128,994 babies in the United States have been named Grayson since 1880. It ranks #261 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #41.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.5 %)
- CA (6.4 %)
- NC (5.2 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
- OH (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 12 |
| 1910-1920 | 189 |
| 1920-1930 | 273 |
| 1930-1940 | 212 |
| 1940-1950 | 241 |
| 1950-1960 | 247 |
| 1960-1970 | 282 |
| 1970-1980 | 393 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,092 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,732 |
| 2000-2010 | 14,167 |
| 2010-2019 | 66,408 |
| 2020-2029 | 40,746 |
Famous people named Grayson
- Grayson Allen: Basketball player, Athlete
- Grayson Murray: Golfer, Athlete
- Grayson Chance: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Gray, Sonny, Grays
Fun facts
- Grayson is part of the major late 20th and early 21st-century U.S. naming trend of using traditional English surnames as first names.
- The root word 'Grieve' in Old English referred to a bailiff or reeve, making Grayson literally mean 'son of the bailiff or steward'.