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 â 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 â standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #48, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Grayson
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.
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 â suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
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.
Notable people named Grayson include: Alan Grayson â Alan Mark Grayson is an American politician who served as the U.; Trey Grayson â Charles Merwin "Trey" Grayson III is an American politician and attorney who is a member at Frost Brown Todd and a principal at CivicPoint.; Tim Grayson â Tim Grayson is an American state politician in California..
Grayson ranks #48 in the US (2024), making it comfortably inside the American top 100. It's well-liked on both sides of the Atlantic.
586
UK babies named Grayson (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.3
In a school of 600
↓ 24 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Grayson
Likely around 1 other Grayson in the class
UK Popularity (2005–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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