Will my child share the name Grayson with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 586 UK babies named Grayson per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Grayson in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Grayson becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Grayson has held a stable position around #90 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #66 in 2020 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.

Is Grayson popular in the US as well as the UK?

Grayson is more popular in the US (#48) than in the UK (#90). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

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👦 Boy's name 📊 Moderately Common UK #90

Grayson

Grayson sits comfortably in the UK charts at #90 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.

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UK Rank 2024

#90

US Rank #48

About the Name Grayson

Grayson is holding steady in the rankings at #90. It reached its peak of #66 in 2020 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2005. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 7 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.

Grayson is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #48, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.