Total births
195
Boys' name · since 2003
Grayton
Since 2003, U.S. Social Security records show 195 babies named Grayton, peaking in 2013. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8717
- among boys today
- 195
- born since 2003
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 39%
- more common than other boys
Grayton currently ranks #8717 among boys' names in America, with 195 babies recorded since 2003.
Social Security Administration records show Grayton recorded 195 times among boys since 2003, holding rank #8717 nationally today, ahead of 39% 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 2003 to 2025.
- #8717 among boys today
- 195 born since 2003
- 2010s peak decade
- 39% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Grayton is currently the #8717 boys' name in America, more common than 39% of boys - 195 born since 2003, peaking in the 2010s.
- #8717
- among boys today
- 195
- born since 2003
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 39%
- more common than other boys
Grayton vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8717
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 39% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Grayton was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
16 babies were named Grayton in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How Grayton compares
195 38th percentile among 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
Grayton's all-time total is 47% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Grayton | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 195 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 16 | 23 | 22,252 |
Grayton's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Grayton splits its recorded history at 2015: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2006 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2013 peak of 16 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Grayton at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2013
Current rank
#8,717
Active since
2003
Grayton popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2003–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Grayton by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Grayton's strongest decade.
113 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Grayton births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 34
2000s
34 births
- 2010s
2010s
113 births
- 2020s
2020s
48 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 113 births (58% of all-time use).
Grayton by state
Where Grayton concentrates geographically, total births since 2003
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Grayton? ▼
195 babies have been named Grayton since 2003. It currently ranks #8717 among boys. The peak year was 2013 with 16 births.
When was Grayton most popular? ▼
Grayton was most popular in the 2010s decade with 113 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is Grayton most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Grayton are Florida (11 births), Alabama (5 births).
How long has the name Grayton been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Grayton since 2003 -- 23 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Grayton? ▼
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 Grayton's data
- Grayton's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (113 total births) through the 2020s (48) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Florida records the most Graytons (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Grayton
Nearby Names Like Grayton
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Grayton
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 Grayton side by side: Grayton vs Grant Grayton vs Grayson Grayton vs Graham
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Grayton
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, 2003–2025 (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. "Grayton: #8717 Boys' Name - 195 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/grayton. 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 Grayton 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.