boys' name · peaked 2016

Graylon

Every Graylon since 1950 — 361 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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Rank 2025
#10,038
among boys
Babies in 2025
7
named Graylon
Peak year
2016
18 babies
All-time total
361
since 1950

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.

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