Unisex · #3,237 in 2026

Graylen

Current Rank
#3,237
Peak Rank
#2,969 (2026)
Total Babies
318
5-Yr Trend
+78%
👧 Girl peak #11,138 (26 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,969 (318 total)
👦As Boy Name
1956
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#2969
Peak Rank
318
Total Count
21
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2018
First Year
2021
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#11138
Peak Rank
26
Total Count
4
Years Active

The Story of Graylen

As a girl name

Graylen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2018, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 8 Graylens were born — ranking #11,138 that year. As of 2026, Graylen ranks #11,138 for girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 26 Graylens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Graylen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1956, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 37 Graylens were born — ranking #3,237 that year. As of 2026, Graylen ranks #3,237 for boys with 37 births, rising sharply (+78% over the past five years). In total, more than 318 Graylens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Graylen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Graylen is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Graylen

What does the name Graylen mean?
Graylen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1956. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Graylen in 2026?
In 2026, Graylen ranks #3,237 among boys' names in the U.S., with 37 babies given the name that year.
When was Graylen most popular?
Graylen reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #2,969 that year with 37 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Graylen most popular?
Graylen has historically been most popular in North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Graylen.
Is Graylen a unisex name?
Yes — Graylen is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 8% of Graylens assigned female and 92% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Graylen?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Graylen include Wasyl, Barnell, Lorinzo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Graylen

Graylen is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1956 and has accumulated 318 births in the dataset. Graylen's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #2,969. Use the chart and map above to compare Graylen's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.