Graham
g-ra-ham
US Popularity:254
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Scottish
Meaning:Gravel area; Gray homestead
Graham is a boy’s name with noticeably British roots, much like Jasper, Simon, and Trevor. A popular Scottish surname, Graham actually came from the English town Grantham, which translates to “gravel area” or “gray homestead.” The name Graham became better known in the 12th century through the Anglo-Norman land baron William de Graham, and it has been on the name charts for more than 100 years. Smooth and sophisticated, Graham is a classic choice for baby.
Famous People Named Graham
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- Otto GrahamFootball Player
How Popular Is The Name Graham?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Graham is currently #501 on The Bump
Boy:Graham is currently #297 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Graham is currently #254 in U.S. births
Boy:Graham is currently #140 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#140
in 2023
+ 15
from 2022
Sources
Ancestry, Graham Family History
Ancestry, Grantham Family History
House of Names, Graham History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Online Etymology Dictionary, Graham, August 2023
WordSense, Graham
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