Total births
803
Boys' name · since 1990
Graeson
Since 1990, U.S. Social Security records show 803 babies named Graeson, peaking in 2011. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4383
- among boys today
- 803
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Graeson currently ranks #4383 among boys' names in America, with 803 babies recorded since 1990.
Social Security Administration records show Graeson recorded 803 times among boys since 1990, holding rank #4383 nationally today, ahead of 69% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1990 to 2025.
- #4383 among boys today
- 803 born since 1990
- 2010s peak decade
- 69% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Graeson is currently the #4383 boys' name in America, more common than 69% of boys - 803 born since 1990, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4383
- among boys today
- 803
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Graeson vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4383
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 69% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Graeson was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
51 babies were named Graeson in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Graeson compares
803 Top 34% higher than 66% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Graeson's all-time total is 119% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Graeson | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 803 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 51 | 23 | 22,252 |
Graeson's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Graeson splits its recorded history at 2010: 75% of all births land in the more recent half, 25% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1990 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2011 peak of 51 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Graeson at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#4,383
Active since
1990
Graeson popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 51
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Graeson popularity over time - girls
15 total births recorded since 1999 (Graeson as girls' name)
Graeson by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Graeson's strongest decade.
439 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Graeson births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 34
1990s
34 births
- 2000s 163
2000s
163 births
- 2010s
2010s
439 births
- 2020s 167
2020s
167 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 439 births (55% of all-time use).
How Graeson compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Graeson's total volume
Graeson vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Graeson by state
Where Graeson concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 25 | 3.1% |
| #2 | California | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Florida | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Colorado | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #6 | New York | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Graeson's total US births 3.1%
Even split
25 of 803 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Graeson? ▼
803 babies have been named Graeson since 1990. It currently ranks #4383 among boys. The peak year was 2011 with 51 births.
When was Graeson most popular? ▼
Graeson was most popular in the 2010s decade with 439 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Graeson most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Graeson are Texas (25 births), California (10 births), Pennsylvania (10 births).
How long has the name Graeson been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Graeson since 1990 -- 36 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Graeson? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Grant, Grayson, Graham, Grady, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Graeson's data
- Graeson's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (439 total births) through the 2020s (167) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Graesons (25 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Graeson
Nearby Names Like Graeson
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Graeson
Grant Boy
#241 136,462 births
Grayson Boy
#48 128,994 births
Graham Boy
#129 61,436 births
Grady Boy
#372 52,474 births
Granville Boy
#12350 5,501 births
Compare Graeson side by side: Graeson vs Grant Graeson vs Grayson Graeson vs Graham
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Graeson
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1990–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Graeson: #4383 Boys' Name - 803 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/graeson. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Graeson draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.