Grayson is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1469 in 2016 with 157 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 191 births ranking #1284. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 42.7%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 11,283 girls born was named Grayson. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.