Greyson Boy

Popularity: #148 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: GRAY-sun //ˈɡreɪsən//

Origin: English; Scottish

Meaning: Son of the steward; gray-haired

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Greyson is of English origin, derived from the Old English surname "Grægson," which means "son of Græg." The root "Græg" translates to "grey," referring to the color, and it is believed to have originally denoted a person with grey hair or a grey complexion. The transition from a surname to a given name occurred over time, particularly in the 19th century, as surnames began to be adopted as first names in English-speaking cultures.

The name's evolution reflects broader trends in naming practices, where familial connections and heritage were emphasized through the use of surnames as first names. Historically, the use of Greyson as a given name can be linked to the broader tradition of patronymic naming in England, where children were often named after their fathers or ancestors.

This practice can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period, with the use of surnames becoming more standardized by the 12th century. The name Greyson, while not widely documented in historical texts, fits within a pattern of names that emerged during the 19th century, a time when many traditional names were revived or reinterpreted in new contexts, often influenced by romanticism and a nostalgia for the past.

Culturally, the name Greyson carries connotations of strength and stability, qualities often associated with the color grey, which can symbolize balance and neutrality. The name's association with familial lineage through the suffix "-son" also evokes themes of heritage and continuity.

While diminutive forms like "Gray" may arise in casual use, Greyson itself has maintained a distinct identity, reflecting a blend of historical significance and modern naming conventions.

Famous people named Greyson

In this section, you will find notable people named Greyson. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Greyson who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Greyson Chance is a singer-songwriter best known for his viral performance of Paparazzi, his debut album Hold On 'Til The Night, and his single Waiting Outside the Lines.

Greyson Lambert is a former American football quarterback best known for playing at the University of Virginia and the University of Georgia.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Greyson was first seen in the United States in 1965.

Greyson has ranked as high as #128 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, New York, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Greyson has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Greyson is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Greyson was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Greyson.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 2,457 2,439 18
2024 2,888 2,874 14
2023 3,103 3,076 27
2022 3,813 3,773 40
2021 4,255 4,225 30
2020 4,421 4,375 46
2019 4,597 4,567 30
2018 4,800 4,754 46
2017 4,889 4,849 40
2016 4,364 4,326 38
2015 3,653 3,607 46
2014 3,106 3,050 56
2013 2,695 2,649 46
2012 2,278 2,237 41
2011 1,811 1,794 17
2010 1,398 1,371 27
2009 925 905 20
2008 829 807 22
2007 725 703 22
2006 544 520 24
2005 432 418 14
2004 330 310 20
2003 301 290 11
2002 269 253 16
2001 289 272 17
2000 262 248 14
1999 241 226 15
1998 199 192 7
1997 185 171 14
1996 183 177 6
1995 152 134 18
1994 95 95 0
1993 78 78 0
1992 66 66 0
1991 58 53 5
1990 55 50 5
1989 45 45 0
1988 40 40 0
1987 33 33 0
1986 31 31 0
1985 31 31 0
1984 19 19 0
1983 14 14 0
1982 11 11 0
1981 5 5 0
1980 5 5 0
1979 6 6 0
1978 7 7 0
1977 10 10 0
1976 6 6 0
1974 9 9 0
1972 8 8 0
1969 6 6 0
1966 6 6 0
1965 5 5 0

Top States for Greyson (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 221
8%
CA 182
6%
NY 149
5%
FL 149
5%
OH 141
5%
PA 126
4%
MI 107
4%
NC 103
4%
IN 94
3%
GA 89
3%
TN 81
3%
MO 79
3%
IL 77
3%
WA 72
3%
KY 69
2%
OK 67
2%
AZ 65
2%
WI 61
2%
AL 58
2%
MA 58
2%
NJ 53
2%
SC 50
2%
MN 49
2%
VA 49
2%
LA 46
2%
MD 43
2%
MS 41
1%
KS 40
1%
UT 40
1%
CT 39
1%
CO 39
1%
AR 36
1%
WV 34
1%
IA 33
1%
ID 31
1%
NE 24
1%
OR 21
1%
NV 20
1%
NH 20
1%
RI 16
1%
HI 14
0%
SD 12
0%
AK 12
0%
MT 12
0%
ME 11
0%
NM 11
0%
VT 7
0%
DE 7
0%