Graylynn
A blend of the English words "gray" and "lynn", potentially meaning "gray meadow" or "field of gray".
Name Census estimates that about 183 living Americans carry the first name Graylynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Graylynn today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Graylynn births was 2018 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Graylynn. 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
183
~ 1 in 1,872,975 Americans
Peak year
2018
28 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,017
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Graylynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Graylynn from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 105 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Graylynn 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 Graylynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Graylynns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Graylynn
The name Graylynn is a relatively modern feminine given name that appears to be a combination of the English words "gray" and "lynn". It is likely an invented name that does not have a long historical lineage or direct etymology from ancient languages.
While the specific origin of Graylynn is unclear, the component "Gray" can be traced back to the Old English word "grǽg", which means "gray" or "grey". This color name has been used as a surname in English since the 13th century, and as a given name since the late 19th century.
The element "lynn" is a common suffix in English given names, derived from various sources such as the Old English word "linn" meaning "lake" or "pool", the Welsh word "llyn" meaning "lake", or the Scottish Gaelic word "linne" meaning "pool" or "waterfall". It is often used to create feminine names with a nature-inspired or peaceful connotation.
There are no recorded instances of the name Graylynn appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to the 20th century. The earliest known examples of the name are likely from the late 20th or early 21st century, as it gained popularity as a unique and modern-sounding name choice.
While there are no famous historical figures with the name Graylynn, a few individuals who have borne this name in more recent times include:
1. Graylynn Jernigan, an American actress and model known for her roles in films such as "The Haunting of Molly Hartley" (2008) and "Legally Blondes" (2009).
2. Graylynn Tate, an American country music singer and songwriter who released her debut album "Ready" in 2018.
3. Graylynn Ratliff, an American beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Tennessee USA in 2022.
4. Graylynn Gordon, an American social media influencer and content creator on platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
5. Graylynn Covey, an American entrepreneur and business owner who founded the clothing brand "Graylynn Apparel" in 2016.
As a relatively new name, Graylynn does not have a long historical record or widespread usage, but it reflects modern naming trends that combine traditional elements with unique spellings and combinations.
People
Graylynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Graylynn 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
Graylynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Graylynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 183 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Graylynn 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 1,872,975 US residents.
Is Graylynn a common name?
We classify Graylynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 184 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Graylynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Graylynn was 2018, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Graylynn is about 6 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 Graylynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Graylynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Graylynn 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.
Is Graylynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Graylynn 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 Graylynn 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 Graylynn?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.