Total births
4,384
Unisex name · since 1989
Graysen
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 4,384 babies named Graysen, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1288
- among boys today
- 4,384
- born since 1989
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other boys
4,384 babies have been named Graysen since 1989, making it today's #1288 unisex name.
Graysen has 4,384 recorded births among boys since 1989, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #1288 as of the latest data, more common than 91% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2025.
- #1288 among boys today
- 4,384 born since 1989
- 2010s peak decade
- 91% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Graysen is currently the #1288 unisex name in America, more common than 91% of boys - 4,384 born since 1989, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1288
- among boys today
- 4,384
- born since 1989
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other boys
Graysen vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1288
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 91% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Graysen was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
354 babies were named Graysen in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Graysen compares
4,384 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
Graysen's all-time total is 12x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Graysen | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 4,384 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 354 | 23 | 22,252 |
Graysen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Graysen's SSA record in two at 2009 and the more recent half accounts for 88% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 12%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1989, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2016 peak of 354, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Graysen at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#1,288
Active since
1989
Graysen popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 354
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Graysen popularity over time - girls
798 total births recorded since 1995 (Graysen as girls' name)
Graysen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Graysen's strongest decade.
2,579 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Graysen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 90
1990s
90 births
- 2000s 520
2000s
520 births
- 2010s
2010s
2,579 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,190 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 2,579 births (59% of all-time use).
How Graysen 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 Graysen's total volume
Graysen vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Graysen by state
Where Graysen concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 312 | 7.1% |
| #2 | California | | 233 | 5.3% |
| #3 | Florida | | 172 | 3.9% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 172 | 3.9% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 167 | 3.8% |
| #6 | New York | | 142 | 3.2% |
| #7 | Washington | | 135 | 3.1% |
| #8 | Indiana | | 123 | 2.8% |
Texas share of Graysen's total US births 7.1%
Even split
312 of 4,384 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 39 reporting states.
Graysen appears in 39 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Graysen? ▼
Since 1989, Social Security records show 4,384 babies named Graysen. Today it holds rank #1288 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 354 births.
When was Graysen most popular? ▼
Graysen was most popular in the 2010s decade with 2,579 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Graysen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Graysen are Texas (312 births), California (233 births), Florida (172 births).
Is Graysen a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Graysen is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 4,384 births, and as a girl's name it has 798 births.
How long has the name Graysen been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Graysen since 1989 -- 37 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Graysen? ▼
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 Graysen's data
- Graysen's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (2,579 total births) through the 2020s (1,190) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Graysens (312 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 Graysen
Nearby Names Like Graysen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Graysen
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 Graysen side by side: Graysen vs Grant Graysen vs Grayson Graysen vs Graham
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Graysen
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Karsyn #1289
2,898 births · Peak 2020
Will #1286
45,952 births · Peak 1888
Ulysses #1290
18,655 births · Peak 1999
Lahiam #1285
266 births · Peak 2024
Booker #1291
12,230 births · Peak 1916
Xavi #1284
2,486 births · Peak 2011
Terrance #1292
70,170 births · Peak 1988
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, 1989–2025 (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. "Graysen: #1288 Unisex Name - 4,384 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/graysen. 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 Graysen 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.