Graylon: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	89	9	–	#2,046
1960s	60	6	-33%	#2,221
1970s	10	1	-83%	#5,923
1980s	33	3	+230%	#4,285
1990s	31	3	-6%	#7,083
2000s	31	3	0%	#8,533
2010s	60	6	+94%	#5,196
2020s (to 2025)	47	8	+31%	#6,758

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

#2,046

1960s

-33%

#2,221

1970s

-83%

#5,923

1980s

+230%

#4,285

1990s

-6%

#7,083

2000s

#8,533

2010s

+94%

#5,196

2020s (to 2025)

+31%

#6,758

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.

How old are people named Graylon?

The median living Graylon is about 34 years old; half are between 9 and 63. An estimated 300 people named Graylon are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

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

Quick answers about Graylon, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Graylon?

The median living Graylon is about 34 years old. Half of all living Graylons are between 9 and 63 years old.

How many people named Graylon are alive today?

An estimated 300 people named Graylon are alive in the United States, based on 361 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

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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Graylon popularity over time

The story of Graylon

How old are people named Graylon?

Graylon year by year

Frequently asked questions

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