Grayling
boy nameGrayling entered the US charts in 1950, peaked at #987 in 1959, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1950–2025
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rank today
#987
peak (1959)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #1693 |
| 1960s | #2140 |
| 1970s | #4702 |
| 1980s | #5117 |
| 1990s | #8017 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Grayling are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Grayling alive today was born around 1958, making them about 67 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Grayling in 2025?
- Grayling is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Grayling most popular?
- Grayling peaked in 1959, reaching #987 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Grayling with classmates?
- Grayling will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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