Grayson is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #122 in 2010 with 3,359 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 8,717 births ranking #34. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 477.1%. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 571 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.