How Many People Are Named Graydon?

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

Graydon
Very Rare
Old English

Graydon means 'great hill' and is a rare name for boys. Only 1 in 139,026 Americans are named Graydon, making it very uncommon. The name peaked in popularity in 2010 but has since been declining.

~1,054
Living in US
1 in 314,468
Americans
2010
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Great hill
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
3
Life Path Number

People with life path number 3 are known for their creativity and ability to inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,374
Worldwide Bearers
#136,923
Global Rank
🇹🇭 Thailand
3
🇵🇭 Philippines
3
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
3
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
2
🇹🇿 Tanzania
2
🇨🇳 China
2
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
1
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
1
🇯🇲 Jamaica
1
🇮🇳 India
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,374 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 50
1,585
Would be under 30 (45%)
478
Would be 30–60 (14%)
1,429
Would be over 60 (41%)

All 3,492 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: 2010

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
35
Modern Appeal
85
International
5

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

📜 Graydon Through the Generations

Graydon has seen its highest usage in recent decades, peaking in 2010 with 100 births. Today, there are around 2,374 people named Graydon living in the U.S., with a notable skew towards older generations; nearly 41% are over 60 years old. This trend suggests that while the name was once popular among younger parents, it's now more commonly associated with older adults.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 128
California 100
Pennsylvania 57
Texas 47
Michigan 38
Ohio 21
Virginia 20
Illinois 10
South Carolina 6
Connecticut 5

⭐ Famous People Named Graydon

Graydon is a name. Notable people with the name include:…

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✨ Similar Names to Graydon

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Graydon's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Graydon

How Many People Have the Name Graydon?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,054 people in the United States currently share the name Graydon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 314,468 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Graydon a Common or Rare Name?

Graydon 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 Graydon Mean?

Graydon means "great hill" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Graydon Most Popular?

The name Graydon reached peak popularity in 2010, with 100 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 Graydon?

Approximately 1,054 people named Graydon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,054. That works out to roughly 1 in 314,468 Americans.

Is Graydon a rare name?

Graydon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 314,468 Americans has this name.

What does the name Graydon mean?

Graydon means "great hill" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Graydon more male or female?

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

When was Graydon most popular?

Graydon peaked in 2010 with 100 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 US1,054
All-Time Births1,054
1 in X1 in 314,468
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age50
Peak Year2010
World Rank#136,923
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.