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Why parents love Grayson- Dick Grayson is Robin — Batman's legendary partner.
- Two syllables with a strong, sophisticated sound: GRAY-son.
- The gray/grey association feels cool and modern.
- Gray is a sharp, modern nickname.
- It's risen to the top 30 — proven and popular.
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The vibe of Grayson
stewardRobinBatmansophisticatedgraymodernGothamclimbing
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Origin & history of Grayson
Middle English greyve (steward) + son
→ surname Grayson
→ given name
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Old English roots
Grayson comes from the Middle English meaning son of the steward or bailiff. Dick Grayson was introduced in 1940 as Robin, Batman's partner — he became the most famous sidekick in comic book history and later took on the Nightwing identity. The gray/grey association gives the name a cool, modern, slightly mysterious quality. Grayson has entered the US top 30.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Medieval as a surname; Dick Grayson (Robin) first appeared in 1940.
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Today
Grayson remains a beloved choice, ranking #38 in the US. 127,278 babies have been named Grayson since 1905.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of Family Names, SSA data
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How popular is Grayson?
2017
peak year
Grayson first appears in the U.S. registration record in 1905. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2017, 8,717 babies were named Grayson (ranked #34 nationally). Today it sits in the top fifty (#38), with roughly 7,818 babies named Grayson each year. Grayson's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 127,278 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
8,717
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #34)
(ranked #34)
7,818
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
78,180
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
127,278
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Grayson9
Life path number
The Humanitarian
Compassion, wisdom and humanitarianism.
Grayson's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — the steward's son who became a hero. People named Grayson tend to be loyal, athletic, and capable of stepping out of anyone's shadow.
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Steps out of shadows✦
Loyal partner◈
Athletic hero◎
Steward's ambition♡
Cool sophisticationG7
R9
A1
Y7
S1
O6
N5
Sum: 36 → Life path 9
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Personality of Grayson🌍
Compassionate soul
They carry the weight of the world with grace.
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Richly creative
Deep feeling translates into deep art.
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Old soul wisdom
They've always seemed wiser than their years.
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Unconditional love
Their love is vast and forgiving.
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