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Grayson

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Pronounced GRAY-sən /ˈɡreɪ.sən/High

Meaning: From an English surname meaning 'son of the steward' (or 'son of the gray-haired one') — chosen for girls partly for the 'grace' echoMedium

In 30 seconds: A steward's surname with 'grace' hiding inside: Grayson crosses to girls partly for that echo, partly for the sleek -son fashion. Modern, unisex, and quietly graceful.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom an English surname meaning 'son of the steward' (or 'son of the gray-haired one') — chosen for girls partly for the 'grace' echo
U.S. rank (2025)#3117 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births52 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,191

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719612025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Grayson comes from an English surname — 'son of the grieve' (steward) or 'son of the gray-haired one' — that boomed for boys in the 2000s and crossed to girls, helped by the audible 'grace' in its first syllable. It joins Emerson and Addison in the surname-for-girls wave.

For daughters it registers modestly and recently. Rare for girls, sleek, and grace-echoing.

Did you know? Grayson likely means 'son of the grieve' — a grieve being a medieval steward or overseer — so the name carries a whiff of estate management beneath its modern cool.
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Grayson — surname etymology, debated

Variations

GreysonGraycenGraysen

Nicknames

GrayGraceSonny

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If you like Grayson…

Emerson— a fellow -son surname for girls
Addison— the companion surname-name with grace-echo
Everly— another modern girls' surname pick
Sloane— the sleek crossover name beside it

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Grayson mean?

Grayson comes from an English surname meaning 'son of the steward' or 'son of the gray-haired one'.

How do you pronounce Grayson?

It's said GRAY-sən /ˈɡreɪ.sən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Grayson a boy or girl name?

Grayson is mostly a boy's name; this page covers its use for girls.

How popular is Grayson?

Grayson is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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