Graysen
Rare modern spelling of Grayson.
Every Graysen since 1989 — 5,182 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Graysen
Graysen is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,390 in 2025 with 132 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 5,182 American babies have been named Graysen — about 85% boys and 15% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2016, when 388 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 Graysen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Graysen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,254 | 132 | #1,390 |
| 2024 | 20 | #6,022 | 153 | #1,287 |
| 2023 | 24 | #5,296 | 192 | #1,106 |
| 2022 | 25 | #5,219 | 221 | #1,009 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,494 | 243 | #930 |
| 2020 | 31 | #4,388 | 249 | #902 |
| 2019 | 27 | #4,959 | 280 | #814 |
| 2018 | 38 | #3,877 | 331 | #723 |
| 2017 | 30 | #4,606 | 307 | #765 |
| 2016 | 34 | #4,287 | 354 | #700 |
| 2015 | 33 | #4,332 | 270 | #833 |
| 2014 | 34 | #4,305 | 253 | #870 |
| 2013 | 41 | #3,734 | 187 | #1,032 |
| 2012 | 45 | #3,550 | 206 | #973 |
| 2011 | 26 | #5,270 | 210 | #944 |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,039 | 181 | #1,062 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,178 | 110 | #1,512 |
| 2008 | 36 | #4,303 | 93 | #1,659 |
| 2007 | 35 | #4,330 | 81 | #1,803 |
| 2006 | 34 | #4,294 | 74 | #1,846 |
| 2005 | 31 | #4,408 | 42 | #2,635 |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,316 | 25 | #3,675 |
| 2003 | 21 | #5,656 | 21 | #4,028 |
| 2002 | 29 | #4,317 | 19 | #4,230 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,085 | 28 | #3,173 |
| 2000 | 22 | #5,203 | 27 | #3,175 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,202 | 17 | #3,751 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Graysen mean?
Rare modern spelling of Grayson.
How popular is the name Graysen in 2025?
Graysen ranked #1,390 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 132 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Graysen?
5,182 babies have been named Graysen in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Graysen most popular?
Graysen peaked in 2016, when 388 newborns received the name.
Is Graysen a boy or girl name?
Graysen is used for both: about 15% of babies named Graysen have been girls and 85% boys.
Is the name Graysen rising or falling?
Graysen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.