Boys name · Illinois
Grayson in Illinois
Grayson was the 64th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 162 babies named Grayson that year. Since 1990, Illinois families have named 3,664 babies Grayson.
Popularity over time
Grayson in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6 | 961st |
| 1998 | 13 | 639th |
| 2002 | 19 | 524th |
| 2007 | 59 | 246th |
| 2011 | 147 | 112th |
| 2016 | 258 | 55th |
| 2020 | 241 | 43rd |
| 2025 | 162 | 64th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 961st in 1990 to 64th in 2025.
The most babies named Grayson in Illinois in a single year was 298, in 2017. Its best showing was 38th among boys names in 2019.
Across the country, Grayson reached its best rank of #1 in South Dakota (2018). See Grayson in every state →
How popular is Grayson in Illinois?
Grayson was the 64th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 162 babies named Grayson that year. Since 1990, Illinois families have named 3,664 babies Grayson.
How many babies are named Grayson in Illinois?
In 2025, 162 babies were named Grayson in Illinois. The most babies named Grayson in Illinois in a single year was 298, in 2017.
What is the rank of Grayson in Illinois?
Grayson ranked 64th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 38th among boys names in 2019.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.