Greysen
Boy name · #1967 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Greysen? In official American birth records, Greysen has been tracked continuously since 1993, giving it 32 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 78 baby boys were named Greysen, placing it at #1967 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1092, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 23,077 boys born in 2025 was named Greysen.
The 32-year story
Greysen first appears in the Social Security records in 1993, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2017, when 218 boys were named Greysen — good for #955 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.
Babies named Greysen per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Greysen against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Greysen in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Greysen is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Greysen will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Greysen is most common
State-level data for Greysen 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 Greysen
Statistically, parents drawn to Greysen tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Graysen, Brysen, Karsen, Caysen, and Macsen.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Greysen | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 78 | #1959 |
| 2024 | 85 | #1878 |
| 2023 | 101 | #1681 |
| 2022 | 156 | #1250 |
| 2021 | 201 | #1064 |
| 2020 | 185 | #1077 |
| 2019 | 200 | #1034 |
| 2018 | 201 | #1023 |
| 2017 | 218 | #955 |
| 2016 | 213 | #967 |
| 2015 | 178 | #1092 |
| 2014 | 157 | #1184 |
| 2013 | 133 | #1297 |
| 2012 | 117 | #1419 |
| 2011 | 126 | #1344 |
| 2010 | 107 | #1517 |
| 2009 | 63 | #2143 |
| 2008 | 68 | #2039 |
| 2007 | 46 | #2643 |
| 2006 | 39 | #2881 |
| 2005 | 27 | #3528 |
| 2004 | 21 | #4129 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5271 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4502 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5667 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Greysen?
In official American birth records, the name Greysen first appeared in 1993 (over 32 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 32 years.
Is Greysen a popular boy name?
Greysen ranked #1967 among boys in 2025 with 78 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1092.
When was the name Greysen most popular?
Greysen peaked in 2017, when 218 American boys received the name (ranked #955 that year). Since 2017 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Greysen?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 23,077 newborn American boys was named Greysen. 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.