Boy · #3,355 in 2026

Greyling

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

Current Rank

#3,355

Peak Rank

#3,355 (1961)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1957

First Year

1961

Last Year

1961

Peak Year

#3355

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Greyling

Greyling first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1957, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1961, when 7 Greylings were born — ranking #3,355 that year. As of 2026, Greyling ranks #3,355 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Greylings have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Greyling

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

Grayling
Growling
Grilling
Grueling
Gruelling
Gurgling
Graying
Greying
Girling
Ghrelin
Geralyn
Gerling

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Greyling

What does the name Greyling mean?

Greyling is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1957. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Greyling in 2026?

In 2026, Greyling ranks #3,355 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Greyling most popular?

Greyling reached its peak popularity in 1961, ranking #3,355 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Greyling a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Greyling?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Greyling include Steave, Peer, Marla. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Greyling

Greyling is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1957 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Greyling's peak popularity came in 1961 when it ranked #3,355. Use the chart and map above to compare Greyling'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.