Graylon
A combination of the names "Gray" and "Dillon", potentially meaning "Gray ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 319 living Americans carry the first name Graylon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Graylon today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Graylon births was 2016 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Graylon. 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
319
~ 1 in 1,074,465 Americans
Peak year
2016
18 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,959
Tracked since 1950
Popularity
Graylon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Graylon from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 89 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1950s peak, Graylon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Graylon 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 Graylon 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 Graylon
The given name Graylon is a unique and intriguing moniker with roots that can be traced back to the ancient Celtic cultures of the British Isles. Its origins are believed to be in the Old Welsh language, where it was derived from the word "graylov," which translates to "gray warrior" or "gray fighter."
In the early medieval period, the name Graylon was particularly popular among the Welsh and Cornish peoples, who were known for their fierce warrior traditions. It was often bestowed upon boys born into noble families or those destined for a life of military service, as a symbol of strength, bravery, and resilience.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Graylon can be found in the ancient Welsh epic poem "Y Gododdin," which recounts the tragic tale of a battle fought between the Britons and the Saxons in the late 6th century. In this epic, the character Graylon is portrayed as a valiant warrior who fought bravely against the invading forces.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Graylon was also associated with Arthurian legends and the mythical Knights of the Round Table. In some versions of these tales, Graylon is depicted as a loyal knight in the service of King Arthur, renowned for his combat skills and unwavering dedication to the code of chivalry.
One of the most famous historical figures to bear the name Graylon was Graylon de Vaux (1175-1239), a French knight who fought in the Crusades and later became a prominent member of the Knights Templar. His exploits and bravery in battle were widely celebrated in his time.
Another notable Graylon was Graylon ap Rhys (1280-1345), a Welsh nobleman and military commander who played a pivotal role in the Wars of Welsh Independence against the English crown. His leadership and strategic acumen were instrumental in several key victories for the Welsh forces.
In the 15th century, Graylon Fitzherbert (1420-1489) was an esteemed English jurist and legal scholar, known for his contributions to the development of English common law. His treatise "La Graunde Abridgement" was a seminal work that influenced legal thought for generations.
The name Graylon also found its way into the annals of English literature, with Graylon Harrington (1610-1674) being a renowned poet and playwright during the Elizabethan era. His works, which explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, were highly regarded by his contemporaries.
While the name Graylon may have fallen out of common usage in more recent times, its rich historical tapestry and associations with valor, nobility, and intellectual prowess continue to make it a captivating and evocative moniker that carries the weight of centuries-old traditions and legends.
People
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FAQ
Graylon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Graylon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 319 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Graylon 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 1,074,465 US residents.
Is Graylon a common name?
We classify Graylon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 354 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Graylon most popular?
The single biggest year for Graylon was 2016, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Graylon is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Graylon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Graylon 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.
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.