Unisex · #8,947 in 2026

Greylin

Current Rank
#8,947
Peak Rank
#8,947 (2024)
Total Babies
40
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #16,416 (15 total)
👦 Boy peak #8,947 (40 total)
👦As Boy Name
2009
First Year
2024
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#8947
Peak Rank
40
Total Count
7
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2015
First Year
2022
Last Year
2015
Peak Year
#16416
Peak Rank
15
Total Count
3
Years Active

The Story of Greylin

As a girl name

Greylin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2015, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 5 Greylins were born — ranking #16,416 that year. As of 2026, Greylin ranks #15,292 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 15 Greylins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Greylin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2009, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 8 Greylins were born — ranking #8,947 that year. As of 2026, Greylin ranks #8,947 for boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 40 Greylins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Greylin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Greylin 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 Greylin

What does the name Greylin mean?
Greylin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2009. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Greylin in 2026?
In 2026, Greylin ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Greylin most popular?
Greylin reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #8,947 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Greylin a unisex name?
Yes — Greylin is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 27% of Greylins assigned female and 73% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Greylin?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Greylin include Hylan, Jhared, Anatoly. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Greylin

Greylin is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2009 and has accumulated 40 births in the dataset. Greylin's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #8,947. Use the chart and map above to compare Greylin'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.