How Many People Are Named Grayden?

Complete statistics for the name Grayden: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Grayden
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Grayden is a very rare male name, with only 1 in 158,149 Americans bearing it today. That's just 2,087 people named Grayden living in the US. It peaked in popularity in 2008 with 146 births.

~118
Living in US
1 in 2,808,892
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are often seen as highly intuitive and sensitive.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,329
Worldwide Bearers
#574,510
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
2,087
🇯🇵 Japan
1
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1
🇳🇿 New Zealand
1
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
1
🇻🇪 Venezuela
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,087 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
2,065
Would be under 30 (97%)
43
Would be 30–60 (2%)
17
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 2,125 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Grayden Through the Generations

Grayden emerged as a modern name in the late 20th century, gaining traction among parents seeking unique monikers. Its peak year was 2008, when 146 babies were given the name, marking a high point in its brief but notable history. Today, the majority of those named Grayden are under 30, indicating its status as a genuinely contemporary choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Ohio 145
California 84
Pennsylvania 56
Texas 54
Michigan 48
North Carolina 34
Utah 34
New York 32
Illinois 31
Minnesota 30

✨ Similar Names to Grayden

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Grayden's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Grayden

How Many People Have the Name Grayden?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 118 people in the United States currently share the name Grayden. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,808,892 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Grayden a Common or Rare Name?

Grayden is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Grayden Mean?

Grayden means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Grayden in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Grayden Most Popular?

The name Grayden reached peak popularity in 2008, with 146 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Grayden?

Approximately 118 people named Grayden live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 118. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,808,892 Americans.

Is Grayden a rare name?

Grayden is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,808,892 Americans has this name.

What does the name Grayden mean?

Grayden means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Grayden more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Grayden are male and 0% are female.

When was Grayden most popular?

Grayden peaked in 2008 with 146 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US118
All-Time Births118
1 in X1 in 2,808,892
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2008
World Rank#574,510
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.