Graydon
Every Graydon since 1890 — 3,509 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Graydon
Graydon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,464 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1890, 3,509 American babies have been named Graydon. Its peak came in 2010, when 100 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Graydon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Graydon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #5,464 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,591 |
| 2023 | 33 | #3,499 |
| 2022 | 35 | #3,365 |
| 2021 | 28 | #3,846 |
| 2020 | 40 | #2,945 |
| 2019 | 53 | #2,499 |
| 2018 | 49 | #2,590 |
| 2017 | 62 | #2,173 |
| 2016 | 64 | #2,150 |
| 2015 | 87 | #1,758 |
| 2014 | 71 | #2,008 |
| 2013 | 73 | #1,921 |
| 2012 | 86 | #1,745 |
| 2011 | 84 | #1,744 |
| 2010 | 100 | #1,578 |
| 2009 | 76 | #1,900 |
| 2008 | 96 | #1,622 |
| 2007 | 78 | #1,854 |
| 2006 | 77 | #1,796 |
| 2005 | 61 | #2,041 |
| 2004 | 55 | #2,143 |
| 2003 | 59 | #1,968 |
| 2002 | 33 | #2,840 |
| 2001 | 40 | #2,448 |
| 2000 | 34 | #2,692 |
| 1995 | 25 | #2,873 |
| 1990 | 17 | #3,504 |
| 1985 | 11 | #3,897 |
| 1980 | 13 | #3,318 |
| 1975 | 8 | #4,080 |
| 1970 | 15 | #2,434 |
| 1965 | 11 | #2,530 |
| 1960 | 17 | #2,005 |
| 1955 | 24 | #1,583 |
| 1950 | 29 | #1,351 |
| 1945 | 14 | #1,880 |
| 1940 | 18 | #1,654 |
| 1935 | 19 | #1,617 |
| 1930 | 36 | #1,180 |
| 1925 | 28 | #1,402 |
| 1920 | 36 | #1,214 |
| 1915 | 27 | #1,281 |
| 1910 | 9 | #1,152 |
| 1905 | 11 | #763 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | 5 | #1,061 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Graydon in 2025?
Graydon ranked #5,464 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Graydon?
3,509 babies have been named Graydon in the United States since 1890, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Graydon most popular?
Graydon peaked in 2010, when 100 newborns received the name.
Is Graydon a boy or girl name?
Graydon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Graydon rising or falling?
Graydon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.