Greyden
A modern masculine name combining the words "grey" and "den", suggesting calmness and sanctuary.
Name Census estimates that about 371 living Americans carry the first name Greyden. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Greyden today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Greyden births was 2021 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Greyden. 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
371
~ 1 in 923,866 Americans
Peak year
2021
25 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,362
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Greyden: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Greyden from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 186 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Greyden remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Greyden 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 Greyden 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 Greyden
The name Greyden is a modern English name that has emerged in recent times. It is a combination of the English word "grey", which refers to the color, and the suffix "-den", which can be derived from various Old English words such as "denu" meaning "valley" or "denn" meaning "woodland pasture".
As a relatively new name, there is little historical evidence or records of its usage in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, the name's components can be traced back to Old English and Germanic roots, reflecting the linguistic heritage of the English language.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Greyden can be found in genealogical records from the late 20th century. While there may have been individuals with this name before, its popularity and widespread usage seem to be a more recent phenomenon.
Despite its modern origins, there are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Greyden. One example is Greyden Bender, an American baseball player born in 1985, who played for various Minor League teams in the early 2000s. Another is Greyden Foehner, an American singer and songwriter born in 1995, who appeared on the 16th season of American Idol in 2018.
Beyond these individuals, the name Greyden remains relatively uncommon, and its historical significance is limited. However, as a unique and distinctive name, it may continue to gain popularity among parents seeking distinctive names for their children.
It is important to note that the historical information provided here is based on the available records and research, and there may be additional examples or references that have yet to be uncovered or documented.
People
Greyden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Greyden as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Greyden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Greyden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 371 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Greyden 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 923,866 US residents.
Is Greyden a common name?
We classify Greyden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 374 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Greyden most popular?
The single biggest year for Greyden was 2021, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Greyden is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Greyden a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Greyden 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.