Grayson is a highly popular boys' name in United States, ranking #48 in 2024 with 6,211 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 8,717 births ranking #34. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 967.2%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 276 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.