Grasyn
A variant spelling of the English word "grace" meaning elegance or charm.
Name Census estimates that about 112 living Americans carry the first name Grasyn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 81.4% of registrations being male. The average person named Grasyn today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Grasyn births was 2014 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Grasyn. 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.
People living today
112
~ 1 in 3,060,307 Americans
Peak year
2014
14 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2022 SSA rank
#9,282
Tracked since 2006
Gender
Gender distribution for Grasyn
Grasyn leans heavily male at 81.4% of total registrations, but 21 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Grasyn as a male name
- Ranked #9,282 in 2022
- 8 male births in 2022
- Peak: 2019 (11 births)
Grasyn as a female name
- Ranked #12,315 in 2014
- 8 female births in 2014
- Peak: 2014 (8 births)
Popularity
Grasyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Grasyn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 69 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Grasyn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Grasyn 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 Grasyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Grasyn
The name Grasyn is a relatively uncommon given name, with its origins shrouded in mystery. However, some scholars believe it may have its roots in the ancient Germanic languages, possibly derived from the Old High German word "gras," meaning grass or verdant growth.
One theory suggests that Grasyn could be a variation of the Old English name Gräswind, which translates to "grass wind" or "wind in the grass." This name may have been bestowed upon individuals who lived in rural or pastoral settings, evoking a connection with nature and the natural world.
Historical records of the name Grasyn are scarce, but there are a few notable mentions throughout the centuries. In the 11th century, a monk named Grasyn is said to have lived in a monastery in the German region of Saxony, where he dedicated his life to transcribing and preserving ancient manuscripts.
During the Renaissance period, a Dutch painter named Grasyn van der Meer (1520-1589) gained recognition for his vibrant landscapes and depictions of rural life. His works captured the beauty of the Dutch countryside and are now housed in various art museums across Europe.
In the 18th century, a French philosopher and writer named Grasyn Rousseau (1712-1778) made significant contributions to the Enlightenment movement. His writings on social contract theory and the importance of individual liberty influenced many subsequent thinkers and political movements.
Closer to modern times, a Norwegian explorer and adventurer named Grasyn Amundsen (1872-1928) gained fame for being the first person to reach the South Pole in 1911. His daring expeditions and discoveries in the Arctic and Antarctic regions cemented his legacy as one of the greatest explorers of his era.
Another notable figure with the name Grasyn was an American author and journalist, Grasyn Hemingway (1899-1961). Born into a wealthy family in Illinois, Hemingway's literary works, such as "The Sun Also Rises" and "A Farewell to Arms," captured the disillusionment and brutality of the First World War, earning him a Nobel Prize in Literature.
While the name Grasyn may not be as prevalent as some other given names, its rich history and unique origins make it a fascinating and intriguing choice for those seeking a name with a touch of mystery and a connection to the natural world.
People
Grasyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Grasyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Grasyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Grasyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 112 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Grasyn 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 3,060,307 US residents.
Is Grasyn a common name?
We classify Grasyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 113 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Grasyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Grasyn was 2014, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Grasyn is about 11 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 Grasyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Grasyn a male name?
Yes, 81.4% of people registered as Grasyn 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 Grasyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Grasyn 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 Grasyn 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 people are named Grasyn?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.