Grayden
2025 SSA
About Grayden
Grayden is a modern masculine name derived from the English surname Gray or Grey, combined with the popular -den suffix. It emerged in the late 20th century alongside similar names like Brayden, Jayden, and Kayden. The name conveys a sense of strength and sophistication with its gray color association, which can symbolize wisdom, maturity, and balance. While less common than Grayson, Grayden has gained modest popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Parents are often drawn to Grayden for its contemporary sound while maintaining a connection to traditional naming elements.
Pronounced GRAY-dn.
As of October 2026, Grayden ranked #2690 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1205 in 2008.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,706 | 89 | 46.3 |
| 2015 | #1,498 | 111 | 57.9 |
| 2016 | #1,647 | 97 | 51.1 |
| 2017 | #1,613 | 99 | 53.5 |
| 2018 | #1,945 | 76 | 41.8 |
| 2019 | #1,806 | 85 | 47.4 |
| 2020 | #2,168 | 64 | 37.1 |
| 2021 | #2,158 | 66 | 37.7 |
| 2022 | #2,447 | 57 | 32.6 |
| 2023 | #2,854 | 44 | 25.7 |
| 2024 | #2,674 | 49 | 28.4 |
| 2025 | #2,690 | 48 | 28.1 |