Crayson
A masculine name derived from the English word "crayon", suggesting a creative or artistic spirit.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Crayson. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Crayson today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Crayson births was 2013 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Crayson. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Crayson. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2013
6 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2015 SSA rank
#12,449
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Crayson: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Crayson by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Crayson during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Crayson
The name Crayson is a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich history that spans across multiple cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Germanic tribes that once roamed the vast expanse of Central and Northern Europe. Linguists believe that the name is derived from the Old German word "craito," which translates to "brave" or "courageous."
During the Middle Ages, variations of the name began to appear in various regions of Europe. In the British Isles, it was often spelled as "Creyson" or "Craesun," while in Scandinavia, it took the form of "Kreyson" or "Kraisin." These slight variations in spelling and pronunciation reflect the natural evolution of language over time and the influence of local dialects.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. In this historical document, a landowner named Craesun is mentioned as holding estates in the county of Berkshire, England.
Throughout the centuries, Crayson has been borne by numerous notable individuals. In the 12th century, Creyson the Wise was a renowned scholar and philosopher who authored several influential treatises on ethics and metaphysics. His works were widely studied in the great universities of medieval Europe.
During the Renaissance period, Kreyson Marcellus was a prominent Italian painter and architect who contributed significantly to the development of the Baroque style. His frescoes adorned the ceilings of several churches and palaces in Rome and Florence.
In the 18th century, Crayson Pemberton was a British explorer and naturalist who led several expeditions to the uncharted regions of Africa and the Americas. His detailed accounts of the flora and fauna he encountered were invaluable contributions to the field of natural history.
Moving into the 19th century, Craesun Montague was a pioneering American industrialist who played a pivotal role in the development of the steel industry. His innovative manufacturing techniques and business acumen helped establish the United States as a global economic powerhouse.
Finally, in the 20th century, Crayson Emerson was a celebrated author and poet whose poignant works captured the human experience with remarkable eloquence. His poetry collections were widely acclaimed and continue to inspire generations of writers and literary enthusiasts.
These are just a few examples of the many remarkable individuals who have borne the name Crayson throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and societies.
People
Crayson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Crayson as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Crayson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Crayson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Crayson going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Crayson a common name?
We classify Crayson as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Crayson most popular?
The single biggest year for Crayson was 2013, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Crayson is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Crayson in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Crayson a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Crayson in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Crayson still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Crayson in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Crayson can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Crayson?
Want to know how many Americans are named Crayson? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.