Greydon
A name derived from the combination of "grey" and "don", possibly meaning "greyish hill".
Name Census estimates that about 340 living Americans carry the first name Greydon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Greydon today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Greydon births was 2008 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Greydon. 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
340
~ 1 in 1,008,101 Americans
Peak year
2008
25 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,211
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Greydon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Greydon 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 139 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Greydon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Greydon 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 Greydon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Greydons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Greydon
The name Greydon is a relatively modern English name that emerged in the late 20th century. It is a combination of the English word "grey," referring to the color, and the suffix "-don," which is derived from the Old English word "dun," meaning "hill" or "down."
The name Greydon does not have a long historical lineage or documented references in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or early historical records. Its origins can be traced back to the trend of creating unique and creative names by combining existing words or name elements in the English language.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Greydon can be found in the United States in the late 1960s or early 1970s, although its usage remained relatively uncommon until more recent decades.
While the name Greydon is not associated with any renowned historical figures, there are a few notable individuals who bear this name:
1. Greydon Clark (born 1982), an American actor and musician known for his roles in films and television shows such as "The Originals" and "Black Lightning."
2. Greydon House (born 1964), an American author and entrepreneur who has written several books on personal growth and self-improvement.
3. Greydon Sanders (born 1987), an American mixed martial artist and former UFC fighter.
4. Greydon Galindo (born 1988), an American professional skateboarder known for his technical skating style and innovative tricks.
5. Greydon Truter (born 1995), a South African cricketer who plays domestic cricket for the Western Province team.
While these individuals have achieved varying levels of recognition in their respective fields, the name Greydon remains relatively uncommon and does not have a rich historical background or cultural significance beyond its modern usage as a unique and creative name choice.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Greydon
People
Greydon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Greydon 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
Greydon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Greydon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 340 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Greydon 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 1,008,101 US residents.
Is Greydon a common name?
We classify Greydon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 344 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Greydon most popular?
The single biggest year for Greydon was 2008, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Greydon is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Greydon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Greydon 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.