Grayson is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #104 in 2025 with 499 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 903 births ranking #68. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 545 boys born was named Grayson. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Grayson is a modern surname-style favourite built on the familiar Gray plus son pattern. Its popularity comes more from its smooth, contemporary sound than from one heavily emphasised literal meaning.
The name rose quickly as part of the modern wave of polished boys' names ending in -son. It feels current and very chart-friendly without seeming too unusual.