MeaningGray-haired town. | Formal: Town of gray hair.
OriginModern American
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 1
US Rank (today)#8136
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Origin & history of Grayton
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Modern American roots
The name Grayton is best understood as a variant or modern spelling connected to Gray. The root name Gray has origins in English color surname and is generally associated with the meaning gray-haired or gray-colored. This makes Grayton a creative or alternate form that carries the sound and general symbolism of Gray, while giving the name a more distinctive spelling. Because Grayton itself may not have a separate ancient etymology, its meaning is most safely traced through the better-documented root name Gray.
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Root name
The root form of Grayton is
Grayton — meaning Gray-haired town. | Formal: Town of gray hair..
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Modern usage
Grayton remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Grayton?
2013peak year
Grayton first appears in the U.S. registration record in 2003. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2013, 16 babies received the name (ranked #5477). Today it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #8136), with roughly 10 babies named Grayton each year. Grayton has been declining in recent years. In total, around 189 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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