#1292024 rank
2024peak year
53,276babies named Graham since 1880
▲ +29%5-year trend
Graham popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Graham mean?
From a Scottish surname, from the place Grantham, 'gravelly homestead', in Lincolnshire. An understated Anglo surname now prized for its polish.
OriginScottish
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Graham
Same era, same vibe — if you like Graham, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Grahams
- Graham Greene, writer
Spellings & variants
Graeme
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