Greysyn
A unique modern name blending the color grey with the suffix -syn.
Name Census estimates that about 153 living Americans carry the first name Greysyn. It is a predominantly male name (92.9% of registrations). The average person named Greysyn today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Greysyn births was 2022 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Greysyn. 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
153
~ 1 in 2,240,224 Americans
Peak year
2022
21 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2023 SSA rank
#6,657
Tracked since 2011
Gender
Gender distribution for Greysyn
Greysyn leans heavily male at 92.9% of total registrations, but 11 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Greysyn as a male name
- Ranked #6,657 in 2023
- 13 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2018 (17 births)
Greysyn as a female name
- Ranked #14,172 in 2022
- 6 female births in 2022
- Peak: 2022 (6 births)
Popularity
Greysyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Greysyn 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 91 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Greysyn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Greysyn 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 Greysyn 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 Greysyn
The name Greysyn is a modern invented name with no definitive origin or historical significance. It appears to be a combination of the English word "grey" and the common suffix "-syn," derived from names of Greek origin.
While the name itself is relatively new and lacks an extensive etymological history, it bears similarities to names of Germanic origin, particularly those derived from the Old English word "graeg," meaning "gray" or "grey." This root can be found in names like Greyson, Grayson, and Graydon, which have been in use for centuries.
The earliest known record of the name Greysyn dates back to the late 20th century, when it began appearing as a given name in various countries, mainly in the United States and Canada. However, there are no notable historical figures or references associated with this specific spelling.
Due to its modern origin, there are limited examples of individuals bearing the name Greysyn throughout history. However, here are five individuals who share this unique name:
1. Greysyn Mallory, an American musician and songwriter born in 1992.
2. Greysyn Taylor, a Canadian actress known for her role in the TV series "Heartland," born in 2001.
3. Greysyn Valderrama, a Colombian-American fashion designer and entrepreneur, born in 1985.
4. Greysyn Daniels, an American author and poet, born in 1978.
5. Greysyn Parker, a British artist and illustrator, born in 1990.
While the name Greysyn may lack a rich historical background, its unique spelling and modern appeal have contributed to its growing popularity in recent decades, particularly among parents seeking distinctive and creative names for their children.
People
Greysyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Greysyn 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
Greysyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Greysyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 153 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Greysyn 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 2,240,224 US residents.
Is Greysyn a common name?
We classify Greysyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 154 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Greysyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Greysyn was 2022, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Greysyn is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Greysyn a male name?
Yes, 92.9% of people registered as Greysyn 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.