Grayden
Every Grayden since 1918 — 2,175 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Grayden
Grayden is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,690 in 2025 with 48 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 2,175 American babies have been named Grayden. Its peak came in 2008, when 146 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Grayden stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Grayden year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48 | #2,690 |
| 2024 | 49 | #2,682 |
| 2023 | 44 | #2,857 |
| 2022 | 57 | #2,450 |
| 2021 | 66 | #2,160 |
| 2020 | 65 | #2,150 |
| 2019 | 85 | #1,807 |
| 2018 | 76 | #1,945 |
| 2017 | 100 | #1,605 |
| 2016 | 97 | #1,648 |
| 2015 | 111 | #1,498 |
| 2014 | 89 | #1,706 |
| 2013 | 118 | #1,416 |
| 2012 | 111 | #1,462 |
| 2011 | 125 | #1,354 |
| 2010 | 119 | #1,401 |
| 2009 | 132 | #1,320 |
| 2008 | 146 | #1,206 |
| 2007 | 108 | #1,483 |
| 2006 | 68 | #1,980 |
| 2005 | 62 | #2,018 |
| 2004 | 53 | #2,199 |
| 2003 | 37 | #2,694 |
| 2002 | 36 | #2,657 |
| 2001 | 42 | #2,360 |
| 2000 | 21 | #3,822 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Grayden in 2025?
Grayden ranked #2,690 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 48 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Grayden?
2,175 babies have been named Grayden in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Grayden most popular?
Grayden peaked in 2008, when 146 newborns received the name.
Is Grayden a boy or girl name?
Grayden is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Grayden rising or falling?
Grayden is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.