Total births
529
Unisex name · since 1949
Graylin
Since 1949, U.S. Social Security records show 529 babies named Graylin, peaking in 1957. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11113
- among boys today
- 529
- born since 1949
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other boys
529 babies have been named Graylin since 1949, making it today's #11113 unisex name.
Graylin has 529 recorded births among boys since 1949, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #11113 as of the latest data, more common than 22% of boys, busiest in the 1950s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1949 to 2024.
- #11113 among boys today
- 529 born since 1949
- 1950s peak decade
- 22% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Graylin is currently the #11113 unisex name in America, more common than 22% of boys - 529 born since 1949, peaking in the 1950s.
- #11113
- among boys today
- 529
- born since 1949
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other boys
Graylin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11113
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 22% of names given to boys today.
1950s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Graylin was born in this single decade.
1957
Single peak year
28 babies were named Graylin in 1957 - its busiest year on record.
How Graylin compares
529 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
Graylin's all-time total is 44% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Graylin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 529 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 23 | 22,252 |
Graylin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Graylin's SSA record in two at 1984 and the more recent half accounts for 37% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 63%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1965, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1957 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Graylin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1957
Current rank
#11,113
Active since
1949
Graylin popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1949–2024
- Peak year (1957)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 76 years of records
Graylin popularity over time - girls
101 total births recorded since 2004 (Graylin as girls' name)
Graylin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Graylin's strongest decade.
169 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Graylin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 1950s
1950s
169 births
- 1960s
1960s
89 births
- 1970s 43
1970s
43 births
- 1980s 66
1980s
66 births
- 1990s 48
1990s
48 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2010s
2010s
68 births
- 2020s 35
2020s
35 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 169 births (32% of all-time use).
How Graylin 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 Graylin's total volume
Graylin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Graylin by state
Where Graylin concentrates geographically, total births since 1949
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 9 | 1.7% |
| #2 | Florida | | 6 | 1.1% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.9% |
Louisiana share of Graylin's total US births 1.7%
Even split
9 of 529 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Graylin? ▼
Graylin has been given to 529 babies in the U.S. since 1949, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #11113 as of the latest data. 28 babies were born in 1957, its single highest year.
When was Graylin most popular? ▼
Graylin was most popular in the 1950s decade with 169 total births. The single peak year was 1957.
Where is Graylin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Graylin are Louisiana (9 births), Florida (6 births), North Carolina (5 births).
Is Graylin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Graylin is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 529 births, and as a girl's name it has 101 births.
How long has the name Graylin been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Graylin since 1949 -- 76 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Graylin? ▼
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 Graylin's data
- Graylin's decade-level peak was the 1950s (169 total births); usage has since declined to 35 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Graylins (9 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Graylin
Nearby Names Like Graylin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Graylin
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 Graylin side by side: Graylin vs Grant Graylin vs Grayson Graylin vs Graham
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Graylin
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, 1949–2024 (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. "Graylin: #11113 Unisex Name - 529 Births, Peak 1957." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/graylin. 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 Graylin 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.