Greylynn
A feminine name combining "grey", referring to the color, and "lynn", meaning small lake or waterfall.
Name Census estimates that about 112 living Americans carry the first name Greylynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Greylynn today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Greylynn births was 2017 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Greylynn. 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
112
~ 1 in 3,060,307 Americans
Peak year
2017
16 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,773
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Greylynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Greylynn from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 62 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Greylynn 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 Greylynn 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 Greylynn
The name Greylynn is a relatively modern invention, combining the English word "grey" with the suffix "-lynn" which has origins in various Celtic languages meaning "lake" or "pool." As a constructed name, it does not have a defined cultural or linguistic origin, but rather seems to be an artistic combination of elements intended to evoke a sense of natural beauty and tranquility.
While the name itself is new, the component "grey" has a long history in English, deriving from the Old English "græg" and ultimately from the Proto-Germanic "grao-." This root is shared with words like "green" and "grow," reflecting the color's connection to nature and vegetation. The use of "grey" in personal names is relatively uncommon, though it has been used sporadically throughout history as both a given name and a surname.
The "-lynn" element, on the other hand, has a more distinct onomastic heritage. It can be traced back to the Welsh "llyn" and the Irish "linn," both meaning "lake" or "pool." This suffix has been incorporated into various names, particularly in Celtic and Gaelic traditions, such as Gwendolyn, Rosalynn, and Caitlyn.
As a constructed name, Greylynn does not appear to have any significant historical references or recorded uses prior to the late 20th century. However, it is worth noting a few individuals who have borne this name in more recent times:
1. Greylynn Raye Ruff, an American singer and songwriter born in 1993.
2. Greylynn Summerhill, a character in the novel "The Mermaid's Daughter" by Kathleen Ann Goonan, published in 2007.
3. Greylynn Keller, an American competitive cheerleader and social media personality born in 2001.
4. Greylynn Everett, a character in the young adult novel "The Lying Game" by Sara Shepard, published in 2010.
5. Greylynn Watkins, a Canadian actress known for her role in the television series "The Curse of Oak Island," which premiered in 2014.
While the name Greylynn is a modern creation, it draws upon linguistic and cultural elements with deep roots, reflecting a desire to evoke a sense of natural beauty and serenity in its construction.
People
Greylynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Greylynn 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
Greylynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Greylynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 112 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Greylynn 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 3,060,307 US residents.
Is Greylynn a common name?
We classify Greylynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 113 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Greylynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Greylynn was 2017, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Greylynn is about 6 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 Greylynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Greylynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Greylynn in the SSA data are female. 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 Greylynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Greylynn 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 Greylynn 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 people share the name Greylynn?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.