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Graham

“Gravelly homestead” — Scottish

BoyScottish2 syllablesCurrent rank #129 (2024)

About Graham

Graham is a sophisticated Scottish name for boys that carries the rustic meaning of a "gravelly homestead." It exudes an air of timeless refinement and quiet strength, straddling the line between a distinguished surname and a warm first name. Parents often love Graham for its understated elegance and classic appeal.

Quick Facts

GenderBoy
OriginScottish
Syllables2

Nicknames for Graham

GrahGrahyGraHam

Popularity in the U.S.

Graham ranks #129 in U.S. SSA 2024 boys data with 2,789 births..

Current #1295Y +30%Peak 2024
2K2.2K2.4K2.6K151617181920212223242015: 2,378 births2016: 2,247 births2017: 2,109 births2018: 2,173 births2019: 2,150 births2020: 2,083 births2021: 2,381 births2022: 2,400 births2023: 2,537 births2024: 2,789 births

Graham popularity chartUse the Births and Rank buttons to change the metric. The data values are listed below.Graham had 2,789 births in 2024.

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YearBirthsRank
20152,378#176
20162,247#179
20172,109#183
20182,173#182
20192,150#180
20202,083#184
20212,381#161
20222,400#155
20232,537#141
20242,789#129

Middle Name Ideas

  • Graham James
  • Graham Alexander
  • Graham Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Graham mean?

Graham is commonly linked to the meaning Gravelly homestead and is associated with Scottish roots.

Is Graham a popular baby name in the U.S.?

Graham ranks #129 in U.S. SSA 2024 boys data with 2,789 births..

What are common nicknames for Graham?

Popular nicknames include Grah, Grahy, Gra, Ham.