Grayden
Boy name · #2684 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Grayden? In official American birth records, Grayden has been tracked continuously since 1918, giving it 107 years of documented American history.
Grayden is currently the #2684 boy name in the United States — 48 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1491, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 37,500 boys born in 2025 was named Grayden.
Babies named Grayden per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 107-year story
The historical record for Grayden begins in 1918 with 6 recorded births. Its peak came in 2008, when 146 boys were named Grayden — good for #1205 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Grayden against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Grayden in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Grayden is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Grayden will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Grayden is most common
State-level data for Grayden is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Grayden
Statistically, parents drawn to Grayden tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Dreyden, Drayden, Kaeden, Braiden, and Zaden.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Grayden | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48 | #2676 |
| 2024 | 49 | #2674 |
| 2023 | 44 | #2848 |
| 2022 | 57 | #2438 |
| 2021 | 66 | #2157 |
| 2020 | 65 | #2139 |
| 2019 | 85 | #1805 |
| 2018 | 76 | #1937 |
| 2017 | 100 | #1605 |
| 2016 | 97 | #1641 |
| 2015 | 111 | #1491 |
| 2014 | 89 | #1701 |
| 2013 | 118 | #1413 |
| 2012 | 111 | #1462 |
| 2011 | 125 | #1350 |
| 2010 | 119 | #1399 |
| 2009 | 132 | #1314 |
| 2008 | 146 | #1205 |
| 2007 | 108 | #1477 |
| 2006 | 68 | #1967 |
| 2005 | 62 | #2008 |
| 2004 | 53 | #2193 |
| 2003 | 37 | #2674 |
| 2002 | 36 | #2632 |
| 2001 | 42 | #2346 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Grayden?
In official American birth records, the name Grayden first appeared in 1918 (over 107 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 107 years.
Is Grayden a popular boy name?
Grayden ranked #2684 among boys in 2025 with 48 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1491.
When was the name Grayden most popular?
Grayden peaked in 2008, when 146 American boys received the name (ranked #1205 that year). Since 2008 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Grayden?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 37,500 newborn American boys was named Grayden. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.