Graylon
Every Graylon since 1950 — 361 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Graylon
Graylon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,038 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1950, 361 American babies have been named Graylon. Its peak came in 2016, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Graylon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Graylon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #10,038 |
| 2024 | 12 | #6,985 |
| 2023 | 5 | #12,868 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,434 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,758 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,427 |
| 2018 | 5 | #12,826 |
| 2017 | 7 | #10,064 |
| 2016 | 18 | #5,196 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,270 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | #12,789 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10,077 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,533 |
| 2008 | 5 | #13,217 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,146 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 5 | #11,496 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #11,171 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,597 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,361 |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,613 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 7 | #3,366 |
| 1960 | 9 | #2,947 |
| 1955 | 8 | #3,060 |
| 1950 | 5 | #3,888 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Graylon in 2025?
Graylon ranked #10,038 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Graylon?
361 babies have been named Graylon in the United States since 1950, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Graylon most popular?
Graylon peaked in 2016, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Graylon a boy or girl name?
Graylon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Graylon rising or falling?
Graylon is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.