How old is someone named Grayson?
The average Grayson is 11 years old.
Half of all living Graysons are between 5 and 14.
When was Grayson popular?
Grayson has been rising for years and peaked in 2016, so most Graysons are still kids.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 12 | 0 |
| 1910s | 189 | 0 |
| 1920s | 273 | 0 |
| 1930s | 212 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 241 | 100 |
| 1950s | 247 | 160 |
| 1960s | 293 | 240 |
| 1970s | 417 | 380 |
| 1980s | 1,181 | 1,100 |
| 1990s | 5,391 | 5,200 |
| 2000s | 15,730 | 16,000 |
| 2010s | 67,822 | 67,000 |
| 2020s | 41,176 | 41,000 |
How many Graysons are still alive?
About 130,000 Graysons are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 130,000 babies named Grayson since 1905.
Nearly every Grayson ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Grayson?
Three in four living Graysons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Millennial 3%
- Gen Z 23%
- Gen Alpha 73%
Is Grayson an old name?
No. Grayson is one of the youngest names around: younger than 92 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Grayson will be 26 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Grayson a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 96.8% of living Graysons are men.
Names the same age as Grayson
NAME TWIN
Grayson's name twin is Raelyn. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Raelyn's age curve is the closest match to Grayson's: 96% alike.
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Questions about the name Grayson
How old is the average Grayson?
The average Grayson in the US is 11 years old. The median is 9, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Grayson?
About 130,000 Graysons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 130,000 babies given the name since 1905.
When was the name Grayson most popular?
In 2016, when about 8,900 baby boys were named Grayson.
Is Grayson a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 73% of living Graysons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this