Total births
2,833
Unisex name · since 1993
Greysen
Since 1993, U.S. Social Security records show 2,833 babies named Greysen, peaking in 2017. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1887
- among boys today
- 2,833
- born since 1993
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Greysen is the #1887 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 2,833 recorded since 1993.
Social Security Administration records show Greysen recorded 2,833 times among boys since 1993, holding rank #1887 nationally today, ahead of 87% 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 1993 to 2025.
- #1887 among boys today
- 2,833 born since 1993
- 2010s peak decade
- 87% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Greysen is currently the #1887 unisex name in America, more common than 87% of boys - 2,833 born since 1993, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1887
- among boys today
- 2,833
- born since 1993
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other boys
Greysen vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1887
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 87% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Greysen was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
218 babies were named Greysen in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Greysen compares
2,833 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
Greysen's all-time total is 8x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Greysen | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,833 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 218 | 23 | 22,252 |
Greysen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Greysen splits its recorded history at 2010: 87% of all births land in the more recent half, 13% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1993 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2017 peak of 218 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Greysen at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#1,887
Active since
1993
Greysen popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 218
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Greysen popularity over time - girls
254 total births recorded since 2001 (Greysen as girls' name)
Greysen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Greysen's strongest decade.
1,650 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Greysen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 53
1990s
53 births
- 2000s 324
2000s
324 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,650 births
- 2020s
2020s
806 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,650 births (58% of all-time use).
How Greysen 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 Greysen's total volume
Greysen vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Greysen by state
Where Greysen concentrates geographically, total births since 1993
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 186 | 6.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 169 | 6.0% |
| #3 | Florida | | 111 | 3.9% |
| #4 | New York | | 109 | 3.8% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 85 | 3.0% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 79 | 2.8% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 77 | 2.7% |
| #8 | Wisconsin | | 69 | 2.4% |
California share of Greysen's total US births 6.6%
Even split
186 of 2,833 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 30 reporting states.
Greysen appears in 30 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Greysen? ▼
2,833 babies have been named Greysen since 1993. It currently ranks #1887 among boys. The peak year was 2017 with 218 births.
When was Greysen most popular? ▼
Greysen was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,650 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Greysen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Greysen are California (186 births), Texas (169 births), Florida (111 births).
Is Greysen a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Greysen is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,833 births, and as a girl's name it has 254 births.
How long has the name Greysen been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Greysen since 1993 -- 33 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Greysen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gregory, Greg, Greyson, Gregg, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Greysen's data
- Greysen's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,650 total births) through the 2020s (806) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Greysens (186 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Greysen
Nearby Names Like Greysen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Greysen
Gregory Boy
#539 711,893 births
Greg Boy
#4445 77,706 births
Greyson Boy
#127 60,231 births
Gregg Boy
#8325 36,512 births
Gregorio Boy
#2596 10,842 births
Compare Greysen side by side: Greysen vs Gregory Greysen vs Greg Greysen vs Greyson
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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, 1993–2025 (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. "Greysen: #1887 Unisex Name - 2,833 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/greysen. 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 Greysen 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.