Greyson first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Greyson has been for the last 49 years (from 1976 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Greyson

Son of the grey-haired one or from the grey town.

Popularity of Greyson by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Greyson is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 99% of people named Greyson being male.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 2,868 male babies and 14 female babies born with the name Greyson.

Yes—according to the SSA data, 14 baby girls were named Greyson in 2024, despite it being a predominantly male name. We'd love to know why!

YearMale CountFemale Count
20242,86814
20233,06527
20223,75040
20214,21730
20204,36446
20194,56229
20184,75146
20174,84640
20164,32538
20153,60646
20143,04856
20132,64846
20122,23741
20111,79417
20101,37027
200990320
200880622
200770222
200651923
200541814
200431020
200329011
200225316
200127217
200024814
199922615
19981927
199717114
19961776
199513318
1994950
1993780
1992660
1991535
1990505
1989450
1988400
1987330
1986310
1985310
1984190
1983140
1982110
198150
198050
197960
197870
1977110
197660

The history of the first name Greyson

The name Greyson is a relatively modern English name that emerged in the late 20th century. It is a compound name derived from the English words "grey" and "son." The name's origin can be traced back to the Old English word "grǣg," meaning "gray" or "grey."

While the name itself is a recent invention, the word "grey" has a long history dating back to the Proto-Germanic language. The word "grǣg" was derived from the Proto-Germanic root "*grisja-," which meant "gray-haired" or "venerable."

There are no known historical references to the name Greyson in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to its modern usage. However, the name's components, "grey" and "son," have been used separately in various contexts throughout history.

The earliest recorded use of the name Greyson is relatively recent. It first appeared in the late 20th century, likely as a result of the growing popularity of unique and creative baby names in English-speaking countries.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Greyson was Greyson Michael Chance, an American singer and songwriter born in 2007. He gained fame after his performance of Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi" went viral on YouTube in 2010.

Another notable figure was Greyson Fletcher, an American actor born in 1990. He is best known for his roles in television shows like "The Vampire Diaries" and "Dolly Parton's Heartstrings."

Greyson Sigg, an American professional golfer born in 1995, is another individual who has gained recognition with this name.

Greyson Chance, an American singer and songwriter born in 1997, is also a prominent figure associated with the name.

Lastly, Greyson Michael Chance, an American singer and songwriter born in 2007, is one of the most recent notable individuals to bear the name Greyson.

While the name Greyson is a modern creation, its components have a rich linguistic history. Its popularity has grown significantly in recent decades, and it has been associated with various notable individuals across various fields.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Greyson was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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