Total births
786
Unisex name · since 1995
Graycen
Since 1995, U.S. Social Security records show 786 babies named Graycen, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7082
- among girls today
- 786
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other girls
Graycen currently ranks #7082 among unisex names in America, with 786 babies recorded since 1995.
Social Security Administration records show Graycen recorded 786 times among girls since 1995, holding rank #7082 nationally today, ahead of 60% of girls, 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 1995 to 2025.
- #7082 among girls today
- 786 born since 1995
- 2010s peak decade
- 60% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Graycen is currently the #7082 unisex name in America, more common than 60% of girls - 786 born since 1995, peaking in the 2010s.
- #7082
- among girls today
- 786
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other girls
Graycen vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#7082
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 60% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Graycen was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
53 babies were named Graycen in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Graycen compares
786 Top 36% higher than 64% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Graycen's all-time total is 106% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Graycen | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 786 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 53 | 48 | 19,840 |
Graycen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Graycen splits its recorded history at 2010: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1996 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2016 peak of 53 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Graycen at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#7,082
Active since
1995
Graycen popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 53
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Graycen popularity over time - boys
644 total births recorded since 2003 (Graycen as boys' name)
Graycen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Graycen's strongest decade.
395 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Graycen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 36
1990s
36 births
- 2000s
2000s
225 births
- 2010s
2010s
395 births
- 2020s 130
2020s
130 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 395 births (50% of all-time use).
How Graycen compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Graycen's total volume
Graycen vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Graycen by state
Where Graycen concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 28 | 3.6% |
| #2 | Florida | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #4 | New York | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Graycen's total US births 3.6%
Even split
28 of 786 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Graycen? ▼
786 babies have been named Graycen since 1995. It currently ranks #7082 among girls. The peak year was 2016 with 53 births.
When was Graycen most popular? ▼
Graycen was most popular in the 2010s decade with 395 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Graycen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Graycen are Texas (28 births), Florida (10 births), California (5 births).
Is Graycen a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Graycen is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 786 births, and as a boy's name it has 644 births.
How long has the name Graycen been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Graycen since 1995 -- 31 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Graycen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Grace, Gracie, Graciela, Gracelyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Graycen's data
- Graycen's decade-level peak was the 2010s (395 total births); usage has since declined to 130 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Graycens (28 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 Graycen
Nearby Names Like Graycen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Graycen
Grace Girl
#40 534,935 births
Gracie Girl
#250 84,121 births
Graciela Girl
#1946 16,315 births
Gracelyn Girl
#466 15,917 births
Gracelynn Girl
#424 13,268 births
Compare Graycen side by side: Graycen vs Grace Graycen vs Gracie Graycen vs Graciela
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1995–2025 (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. "Graycen: #7082 Unisex Name - 786 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/graycen. 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 Graycen 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 June 2026.