Greyson
Greyson is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of the gray-haired one, or son of the steward.
Origin and history
Greyson originated as an English surname meaning 'son of the steward' or 'son of the gray-haired one'. It has gained substantial popularity in the United States as a given name in recent decades, benefiting from the trend of surname-names ending in '-son'. It offers a modern yet traditional alternative to names like Grayson or Mason.
Popularity in the United States
60,231 babies in the United States have been named Greyson since 1880. It ranks #449 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #106.
States where it is most popular
- TX (7.9 %)
- CA (7.7 %)
- FL (4.8 %)
- NY (4.7 %)
- OH (4.6 %)
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 | 17 |
| 1970-1980 | 46 |
| 1980-1990 | 234 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,242 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,726 |
| 2010-2019 | 33,204 |
| 2020-2029 | 20,762 |
Famous people named Greyson
- Greyson Chance: Singer, Songwriter
- Greyson Lambert: Athlete, Football Player
Nicknames
Grey, Gray
Fun facts
- Greyson is a popular alternative spelling to Grayson, reflecting the British English spelling of the color grey.
- Although historically an English surname, its widespread adoption as a given name occurred mostly in the 21st century.