Boy · #5,460 in 2026

Greylen

Name: Popularity of the name Greylen in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Greylen, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,460

Peak Rank

#5,047 (2024)

Total Babies

101

5-Yr Trend

+89%

2017

First Year

2026

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#5047

Peak Rank

101

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Greylen

The earliest SSA record of Greylen as a baby boy name dates back to 2017, when 5 babies received it. 2024 was its biggest year on record, with 19 newborns named Greylen — #5,047 in the national rankings. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 79% of all recorded Greylens. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #5,460 among baby boy names with 17 births, rising sharply (+89% over the past five years). In total, more than 101 Greylens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Greylen

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

Grillen
Grullon
Grayling
Ghrelin
Geralyn
Greyling
Galen
Galan
Gratian
Growling
Grilling
Grueling

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Greylen

What does the name Greylen mean?

Greylen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2017. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Greylen in 2026?

In 2026, Greylen ranks #5,460 among boys' names in the U.S., with 17 babies given the name that year.

When was Greylen most popular?

Greylen reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #5,047 that year with 19 babies given the name.

Is Greylen a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Greylen is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Greylen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Greylen include Rafferty, Kensley, Novian. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Greylen

Greylen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2017 and has accumulated 101 births in the dataset. Greylen's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #5,047. Use the chart and map above to compare Greylen'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.