Krayson
An invented masculine name combining the English words "kray" and "son".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Krayson. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Krayson today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Krayson births was 2011 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Krayson. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Krayson. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2011
5 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2020 SSA rank
#13,204
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Krayson: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Krayson 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 5 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
Krayson 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 Krayson 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 Krayson
The name Krayson has its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, where it is believed to have derived from the Old Norse word "kráka," meaning "crow." This connection suggests that the name may have initially been given to individuals with a perceived resemblance to the black feathered bird or perhaps those who exhibited a certain level of intelligence and cunning associated with crows.
The earliest known recorded use of the name Krayson dates back to the 9th century, when it appears in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of stories and historical accounts from medieval Scandinavia. In these texts, Krayson is mentioned as the name of a Viking warrior known for his bravery and skill in battle.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Krayson gained popularity in various regions of Europe, particularly in Germanic-speaking areas. One notable figure from this period was Krayson von Münster, a German knight who fought in the Crusades during the 12th century. His exploits and valor were recorded in several chronicles of the time.
As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, including Creyson, Kreyson, and Kreysohn. In the 16th century, a Scottish poet and playwright named Krayson Douglas was renowned for his works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
In the 19th century, Krayson Hawthorne, an American writer and philosopher, gained recognition for his essays on transcendentalism and his advocacy for social reform. His writings influenced many prominent thinkers of the time and continue to be studied today.
Another notable figure was Krayson Dillard, a British explorer and naturalist who led several expeditions to the Amazon rainforest in the early 20th century. His detailed accounts and discoveries contributed significantly to the understanding of the region's flora and fauna.
While the name Krayson has maintained a presence throughout history, it has remained relatively uncommon compared to other names of similar origins. Nevertheless, its unique sound and strong connections to ancient cultures and historical figures have endured, making it a distinctive and intriguing choice for parents seeking a name with a rich heritage.
People
Krayson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Krayson as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Krayson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Krayson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Krayson 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Krayson a common name?
We classify Krayson as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Krayson most popular?
The single biggest year for Krayson was 2011, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Krayson is about 10 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 Krayson in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Krayson a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Krayson 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.
Is Krayson still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Krayson 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 Krayson 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 have the name Krayson?
See how many people have the name Krayson on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.