Graysan
A gender-neutral name derived from the color gray and the surname Grayson.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Graysan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Graysan today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Graysan births was 2018 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Graysan. 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 Graysan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2018
5 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#12,820
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Graysan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Graysan 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 Graysan 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Graysan
The name Graysan is a relatively modern invention, with no definitive evidence of its origins or usage prior to the 20th century. It appears to be a combination of the English words "gray" and "son," possibly created as a surname-inspired given name.
While there are no ancient texts or historical records explicitly mentioning the name Graysan, it may have been inspired by the Old English word "grǣg," meaning "gray" or "grey." This word has its roots in the Proto-Germanic "*grǭwaz," which in turn derives from the Proto-Indo-European "*ğher-," meaning "to shine" or "to be green/yellow."
The earliest recorded instances of the name Graysan seem to be from the mid-20th century. One notable individual was Graysan Munn, an American writer and professor of English literature born in 1926. Munn published several works of literary criticism and taught at various universities throughout his career.
Another early bearer of the name was Graysan Piper, a British artist and sculptor born in 1942. Piper's work primarily focused on abstract and minimalist forms, with many of his sculptures displayed in public spaces across the United Kingdom.
In the realm of sports, Graysan Welch was an American football player who played as a defensive back for the Detroit Lions in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Born in 1944, Welch was a part of the Lions' defensive squad during their successful seasons in the late 1960s.
Moving into the latter part of the 20th century, Graysan Dunbar was an Australian musician and composer born in 1956. Dunbar was known for his experimental and avant-garde compositions, often incorporating unconventional instruments and sound sources into his works.
Finally, one of the more contemporary bearers of the name is Graysan Frost, an American entrepreneur and technology executive born in 1978. Frost co-founded several successful startups in the software and internet industries, gaining recognition for his innovative approaches to business and product development.
While the name Graysan may not have a long historical lineage, its unique combination of elements and relatively recent emergence have allowed it to carve out a distinct identity in modern times, with individuals from various fields and backgrounds adopting this distinctive moniker.
People
Graysan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Graysan 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
Graysan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Graysan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Graysan 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Graysan a common name?
We classify Graysan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Graysan most popular?
The single biggest year for Graysan was 2018, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Graysan is about 8 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 Graysan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Graysan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Graysan 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 Graysan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Graysan 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 Graysan 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 Graysan?
Want to know how many people have the name Graysan? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.