Greighson
A uniquely coined name, perhaps a blend of "Gregory" and "son".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Greighson. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Greighson today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Greighson births was 2016 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Greighson. 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 Greighson. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2016
7 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,774
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Greighson: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Greighson 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 7 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Greighson remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Greighson 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 Greighson 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 Greighson
The name Greighson is a unique and intriguing one with a rich linguistic and cultural history. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Celtic language of Gaulish, which was spoken in parts of modern-day France, Belgium, and Switzerland during the Iron Age and Roman period.
Greighson is believed to be derived from the Gaulish word "greigh," which means "bright" or "shining." This root word is also found in other Celtic languages, such as the Irish "grian" and the Welsh "grian," both meaning "sun." The suffix "-son" is a common patronymic element, indicating that Greighson was likely a name given to the son of someone whose name or characteristic was associated with brightness or radiance.
While the name Greighson does not appear to have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its linguistic roots and meaning tie it to the rich cultural traditions of the Celtic peoples. These tribes were known for their reverence for nature and the celestial bodies, and the name Greighson may have been a way to honor the sun or to bestow a sense of brilliance and luminosity upon the bearer.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Greighson are found in medieval records from parts of present-day France and the British Isles. One notable bearer of the name was Greighson de Montfort, a French nobleman who lived in the 12th century and was known for his military prowess during the Crusades.
Another historical figure with the name Greighson was an Irish poet and bard from the 16th century, known as Greighson Ó Dálaigh. His works celebrated the beauty of the Irish landscape and the valor of his patrons, and his compositions were highly regarded among the Gaelic elite of the time.
In the 17th century, there was a Scottish soldier named Greighson MacGregor, who fought in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms and was renowned for his bravery on the battlefield. His exploits were recorded in various accounts of the time, solidifying his place in Scottish military history.
Moving forward to the 19th century, Greighson Wainwright was an English industrialist and entrepreneur who played a significant role in the development of the textile industry in Yorkshire. His innovative techniques and business acumen helped establish him as a prominent figure in the region's economic landscape.
Finally, in the early 20th century, Greighson Everett was an American artist and sculptor, whose works captured the essence of the Art Deco movement. His creations adorned many public spaces and buildings, leaving a lasting legacy in the artistic and architectural realms of that era.
These are just a few examples of the diverse and noteworthy individuals who have borne the name Greighson throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural heritage associated with this unique and evocative name.
People
Greighson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Greighson 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
Greighson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Greighson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Greighson 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Greighson a common name?
We classify Greighson as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Greighson most popular?
The single biggest year for Greighson was 2016, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Greighson 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 Greighson in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Greighson a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Greighson 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 Greighson still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Greighson 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 Greighson 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 common is the name Greighson?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.