Graysin
A unique spelling variant of the masculine English name Grayson, meaning "son of the gray-haired one".
Name Census estimates that about 141 living Americans carry the first name Graysin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Graysin today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Graysin births was 2013 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Graysin. 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
141
~ 1 in 2,430,882 Americans
Peak year
2013
15 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,532
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Graysin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Graysin from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 95 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Graysin remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Graysin 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 Graysin 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 Graysin
The name Graysin is a relatively modern invention, originating in the late 20th century as a variant spelling of the English name Grayson. It is derived from the Old English surname "Greyson," which was a patronymic name meaning "son of the gray-haired one" or "son of Grei." The name Grei itself is rooted in the Old English word "graeg," meaning "gray."
While the name Grayson has been recorded since the 16th century, the variant spelling Graysin is much more recent. It is believed to have emerged in the late 20th century as a unique spelling, perhaps inspired by the trend of creating new names or variations on existing ones.
There are no known historical references or records of individuals specifically named Graysin prior to the late 20th century. However, some notable individuals who have borne the name Graysin in recent times include:
1) Graysin Campbell, an American actor and musician born in 1997.
2) Graysin Bakst, an American musician and songwriter, known for his work with the band Jakalope.
3) Graysin Mize, an American college basketball player who played for the University of North Georgia.
4) Graysin Gardner, an American social media influencer and content creator.
5) Graysin Schmitt, an American high school football player from California.
As the name Graysin is a modern creation, it does not have a long historical lineage like many traditional names. Its popularity and usage are relatively recent phenomena, reflecting the trend of creating unique names or variations on existing ones in contemporary times.
People
Graysin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Graysin 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
Graysin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Graysin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 141 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Graysin 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 2,430,882 US residents.
Is Graysin a common name?
We classify Graysin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 142 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Graysin most popular?
The single biggest year for Graysin was 2013, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Graysin is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Graysin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Graysin 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.