Graycen
Gray-haired, representing wisdom, maturity, and distinguished presence.
Name Census estimates that about 1,379 living Americans carry the first name Graycen. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 55.6% of registrations being female. The average person named Graycen today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Graycen births was 2020 (127 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Graycen. 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
- • Graycen sits in rare territory as a truly gender-neutral name, given to boys and girls in near-equal numbers.
- • Graycen is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 12 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.4K
~ 1 in 248,553 Americans
Peak year
2020
127 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,904
Tracked since 1995
Gender
Gender distribution for Graycen
Graycen is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 1,392 total registrations, 618 (44.4%) were male and 774 (55.6%) were female.
Graycen as a male name
- Ranked #3,904 in 2024
- 28 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2020 (89 births)
Graycen as a female name
- Ranked #7,016 in 2024
- 16 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2016 (53 births)
Popularity
Graycen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Graycen from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 749 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Graycen remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Graycen 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 Graycen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Graycens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. Texas, Florida, California recorded the most babies named Graycen, while Washington, Oklahoma, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Graycen
The name Graycen is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from the combination of the English words "gray" and "cen," potentially meaning "from the gray settlement." It does not have a clear historical origin or documented usage prior to the 20th century.
This name appears to be an intentional creation, possibly inspired by the popularity of names ending in "-cen" or "-sen," such as Brycen or Jayden. While the exact etymology is uncertain, it may have been crafted to evoke a sense of uniqueness and a connection to nature through the color gray.
Due to its recent coinage, there are no known references to the name Graycen in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from earlier periods. However, a few noteworthy individuals have borne this name in the modern era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Graycen is Graycen Lorey, an American actor born in 1993, known for his roles in television shows like "Rizzoli & Isles" and "The Bridge."
Another notable individual is Graycen Wheeler, an American professional baseball player born in 1998, who currently plays as a pitcher in the Minor League Baseball system.
Graycen Malapit, born in 1995, is a Filipino-American actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films, including "Liv and Maddie" and "The Fosters."
In the field of sports, Graycen Thrower, an American softball player born in 2000, has made a name for herself as a standout pitcher at the collegiate level, playing for the University of South Carolina.
Additionally, Graycen Trent, an American singer-songwriter and musician born in 1992, has gained recognition for her unique blend of folk and alternative rock music.
While the name Graycen is a modern creation, these individuals have contributed to its growing presence and recognition, showcasing the versatility and individuality associated with this distinctive moniker.
People
Graycen + last name combinations
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FAQ
Graycen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Graycen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,379 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Graycen 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 248,553 US residents.
Is Graycen a common name?
We classify Graycen as "Rare". It ranks above 92% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,392 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Graycen most popular?
The single biggest year for Graycen was 2020, when 127 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Graycen is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Graycen a female name?
Yes, 55.6% of people registered as Graycen in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.