Unisex · #10,889 in 2026

Graylin

Current Rank
#10,889
Peak Rank
#1,487 (1957)
Total Babies
529
5-Yr Trend
+29%
👧 Girl peak #7,402 (96 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,487 (529 total)
👦As Boy Name
1949
First Year
2024
Last Year
1957
Peak Year
#1487
Peak Rank
529
Total Count
55
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2004
First Year
2023
Last Year
2018
Peak Year
#7402
Peak Rank
96
Total Count
12
Years Active

The Story of Graylin

As a girl name

Graylin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2004, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 15 Graylins were born — ranking #7,402 that year. As of 2026, Graylin ranks #15,178 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 96 Graylins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Graylin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1949, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1957, when 28 Graylins were born — ranking #1,487 that year. As of 2026, Graylin ranks #10,889 for boys with 6 births, rising sharply (+29% over the past five years). In total, more than 529 Graylins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Graylin

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Graylin

What does the name Graylin mean?
Graylin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1949. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Graylin in 2026?
In 2026, Graylin ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Graylin most popular?
Graylin reached its peak popularity in 1957, ranking #1,487 that year with 28 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Graylin most popular?
Graylin has historically been most popular in Louisiana, Florida, North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Graylin.
Is Graylin a unisex name?
Yes — Graylin is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 15% of Graylins assigned female and 85% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Graylin?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Graylin include Sixto, Roch, Ashanti. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Graylin

Graylin is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1949 and has accumulated 529 births in the dataset. Graylin's peak popularity came in 1957 when it ranked #1,487. Use the chart and map above to compare Graylin'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.