Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Greyson has its roots in Old English, meaning 'son of the grey one'. It evolved from the Old English 'Graysun' through Middle English 'Grayson' to its modern form, 'Greyson'. The name does not have biblical relevance but has gained popularity as a modern name since the late 20th century. It is often perceived as trendy and stylish, with notable people such as Greyson Chance and Greyson Lambert contributing to its recognition.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈɡreɪsən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Greyson is derived from the surname 'Grayson', which itself comes from the Old English word 'græg', meaning 'grey', combined with the suffix '-son', meaning 'son of'. Thus, it can be interpreted as 'son of the grey one'.
Meaning
son of the grey one
Language Evolution
Graysun (Old English), Grayson (Middle English), Greyson (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Greyson gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Grayson, Grey, Gray
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Greyson is viewed as a modern and trendy name, often associated with a contemporary and stylish image.
Famous People
Greyson Chance, an American singer and songwriter, Greyson Lambert, an American football player
📊 Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Boy Name Trend
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 4,888 peak births in 2017
Geographic Spread
Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Nevada
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4950th of 10718 | 68 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1468th of 16616 | 881 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 411th of 24088 | 10,717 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 97th of 23106 | 46,104 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 15970th of 27321 | 34 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6368th of 35406 | 301 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3921st of 30306 | 458 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
- |
21.89% 1137th/5194 |
24.36% 1539th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
8.10% 371st/4582 |
9.66% 499th/5164 |
5.20% 380th/7313 |
6.30% 470th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
2.18% 87th/3984 |
2.16% 97th/4487 |
1.42% 97th/6822 |
1.88% 118th/6276 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
87.19% 6376th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
92.78% 4163rd/4487 |
58.71% 4005th/6822 |
100.00% 6276th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in Nevada across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. From 2020-2022, usage has been too rising for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too rising for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4950th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1468th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 411th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 97th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15970th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6368th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3921st out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.