Greysin
A variant spelling of the English name Grayson, meaning "son of the gray-haired one".
Name Census estimates that about 172 living Americans carry the first name Greysin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Greysin today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Greysin births was 2018 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Greysin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
172
~ 1 in 1,992,758 Americans
Peak year
2018
24 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2023 SSA rank
#7,437
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Greysin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Greysin from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 113 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Greysin remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Greysin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Greysin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Greysin
The given name Greysin is a relatively modern invention, with no clear origins in ancient languages or cultures. It appears to be a creative spelling variation of the more traditional names Grayson or Greyson, which are derived from the English surname meaning "gray-haired son" or "son of the gray-haired man."
While the name Greysin itself does not appear to have any significant historical references or mentions in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it likely draws inspiration from the same roots as Grayson and Greyson. These names can be traced back to the Middle English word "greyson," which was a patronymic surname derived from the personal name "Gray" or "Grey," referring to someone with gray hair.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Greysin are relatively recent, as it seems to have emerged as a modern variation in the late 20th or early 21st century. However, there are a few notable individuals throughout history who have borne similar names, such as:
1. Grayson L. Kirk (1903-1997), an American academic and president of Columbia University from 1953 to 1968.
2. Grayson Hall (1923-1985), an American actress known for her roles in television shows like "The Night Stalker" and "Nanny and the Professor."
3. Grayson Perry (born 1960), a renowned English artist and cross-dresser, known for his ceramics and tapestries.
4. Grayson Allen (born 1995), an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Milwaukee Bucks.
5. Grayson Murray (born 1993), an American professional golfer who has competed on the PGA Tour.
While the name Greysin itself may not have a rich historical legacy, it draws upon the long-standing tradition of English surnames and personal names related to physical characteristics, such as hair color or complexion. Its unique spelling and modern flair have contributed to its increasing popularity in recent years.
People
Greysin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Greysin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Greysin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Greysin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 172 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Greysin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,992,758 US residents.
Is Greysin a common name?
We classify Greysin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 173 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Greysin most popular?
The single biggest year for Greysin was 2018, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Greysin is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Greysin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Greysin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Greysin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Greysin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Greysin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Greysin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Greysin?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Greysin at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.