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UK boy's name

Greysen

A masculine name meaning "gray-haired" or "son" in Old English.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Greysen is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Greysen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 7 births.

This profile covers 24 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2015 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 24 living people in the UK are called Greysen. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Greysen ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2018, when 7 boys were registered as Greysen.
  • About 24 living people in the UK are estimated to have Greysen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4789

2022

Births in 2022

3

Latest year

Peak year

2018

7 births

Estimated living

24

2026

Meaning

What does Greysen mean?

The name Greysen is a modern derivative of the English surname Grayson, which has its origins in the Old English words "grēg" meaning "gray" and "sunu" meaning "son." It is believed to have emerged as a given name in the late 20th or early 21st century, likely inspired by the growing popularity of unconventional baby names with unique spellings and combinations of familiar elements.

While the name Greysen itself does not have a long historical lineage, its roots can be traced back to the Middle Ages in England. The Grayson surname first appeared in records as early as the 13th century, often referring to someone with gray hair or a person from a place called "Gray's Town."

In terms of historical figures bearing the name Greysen, there are no well-known individuals from ancient times or the medieval era, as the name is a relatively recent invention. However, here are five notable people who share the first name Greysen, although most are contemporary figures:

1. Greysen Chance, an American child actor born in 2008, known for his roles in television series such as "Loudermilk" and "The Village."

2. Greysen Bankert, an American baseball player born in 2000, who currently plays as an outfielder for the University of Louisville Cardinals.

3. Greysen Alldridge, an American basketball player born in 2001, who competed for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

4. Greysen Hanson, an American football player born in 2000, who played as a defensive lineman for the University of Northern Iowa.

5. Greysen Zettlemoyer, an American actor born in 2008, known for his role in the television series "The Village."

While the name Greysen is a relatively new addition to the pool of given names, its roots in the Old English language and its connection to the Grayson surname give it a sense of historical familiarity. As with many modern names, Greysen reflects a desire for uniqueness and creativity while still drawing upon established linguistic and cultural traditions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Greysen over time

The chart below shows babies named Greysen registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2015 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Greysen, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 7 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Greysen
02457201520182022

Decades

Greysen by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Greysen was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4319 7 2
2010s #4035 17 4

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FAQ

Greysen: questions and answers

How popular is the name Greysen in the UK right now?

In 2022, Greysen was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Greysen most popular?

The peak year on record was 2018, with 7 babies registered as Greysen in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Greysen?

A masculine name meaning "gray-haired" or "son" in Old English.

How many people are called Greysen in the UK?

A total of 24 babies have been registered as Greysen across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.