Graydon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Graydon is an Old English name meaning 'gray hill'. It has evolved from its historical form 'Grægdun' to the contemporary version we know today. The name carries traits of sophistication and creativity, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Graydon is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Graydon has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Graydon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1211th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1333rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1757th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2906th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3070th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2035th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2570th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Graydon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Graydon"
Pronunciation
/ˈɡreɪdən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Graydon is derived from the Old English elements 'grǣg,' meaning 'gray,' and 'dūn,' meaning 'hill' or 'mountain.' It essentially refers to a 'gray hill.'
Meaning
gray hill
Language Evolution
Grægdun, Graydon
Historical Usage
Graydon gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a given name and surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Gray, Graham, Grayson
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Graydon is perceived as a modern and somewhat sophisticated name, often associated with creativity and uniqueness.
Famous People
Graydon Carter, Graydon Hurst
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Graydon"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Graydon"
"Graydon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1211th of 7545 | 556 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1333rd of 6773 | 480 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1757th of 7552 | 377 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2906th of 10718 | 192 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3070th of 16616 | 297 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2035th of 24088 | 977 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2570th of 23106 | 608 |
Regional Popularity of "Graydon" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
83.05% 1176th/1416 |
57.80% 797th/1379 |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
70.70% 1093rd/1546 |
57.13% 889th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
67.94% 1651st/2430 |
- |
54.52% 1513th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
48.93% 2242nd/4582 |
38.54% 1990th/5164 |
37.84% 2767th/7313 |
34.17% 2550th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
58.73% 2340th/3984 |
52.55% 2358th/4487 |
55.69% 3799th/6822 |
52.84% 3316th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Graydon" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Graydon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Graydon" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.