Boy · #6,723 in 2026

Greylon

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

Current Rank

#6,723

Peak Rank

#6,723 (2016)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2015

First Year

2016

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#6723

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Greylon

Greylon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2015, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 12 Greylons were born — ranking #6,723 that year. As of 2026, Greylon ranks #6,723 for baby boys with 12 births, with steady use. In total, more than 17 Greylons 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+

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Names that sound like Greylon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Greylon 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 Greylon

What does the name Greylon mean?

Greylon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2015. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Greylon in 2026?

In 2026, Greylon ranks #6,723 among boys' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Greylon most popular?

Greylon reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #6,723 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Greylon a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Greylon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Greylon include Anselm, Daley, Mays. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Greylon

Greylon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2015 and has accumulated 17 births in the dataset. Greylon's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #6,723. Use the chart and map above to compare Greylon'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.