Greyson is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #381 in 2008 with 807 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 4,848 births ranking #80. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 355.9%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 2,528 boys born was named Greyson. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Greyson is a spelling variant of Grayson and belongs to the same modern surname-style family. The altered spelling gives it a slightly cooler, more contemporary visual feel while keeping the same basic background.
This form rose alongside other fashionable spelling variants during the modern surname-name boom. It is best understood as a styling choice rather than a separate older name line.