Greyson
How to say it: GRAY-sun · /ˈɡreɪsən/
Variant of Grayson, an English surname meaning 'son of the steward' (from Old French greve + son).
Greyson was the 22nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,439 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 29% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #58 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #22 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,439 |
| Share of births | 1 in 390 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −29% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #58 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost all use has come in recent decades, with the 2020s marking its high point. At the top at present, Greyson is expected to ease downward soon.
What goes with it
Grey gives a strong breathy punch with modern edge. Colton and Easton echo its rugged modern mood.
Middle names that flow with Greyson →
Nicknames
- Grey
- Gray
Honouring a Greyson in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Greyson is about 1 in 17.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Greyson
- Greyson Chance (born 1997)American singer, songwriter, and musician
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