Graham Boy

Popularity: #125 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationGRAY-um / /ˈɡreɪ.əm/

Scottish; English

Meaning

Scottish: gravelly homestead; English: from the gravelly place

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Graham has Scottish roots, derived from a place name in Scotland. It became popular as a surname before transitioning into a given name. The name is associated with the Scottish clan Graham, which has a long history in the region. It has been used in various forms throughout history, reflecting its enduring appeal.

Trend Summary

Graham has seen a steady popularity in the United States, remaining a classic choice for boys.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Graeme
  • Graham

International Variants

  • Graham (English)
  • Graeme (Scottish)

Famous people named Graham

Graham Greene was a renowned British author known for his novels exploring moral ambiguity.

Graham Norton is a popular Irish television presenter and comedian recognized for his talk show.

Graham Chapman was a British comedian and actor, best known as a member of Monty Python.

Graham Bell was a Scottish-born inventor credited with inventing the first practical telephone.

Fictional characters named Graham

Graham is a character in the video game 'The Wolf Among Us,' known for his role in the story.

Graham is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' often depicted in humorous situations.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Graham was first seen in the United States in 1881. Graham has ranked as high as #212 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, North Carolina, Texas, Ohio, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Graham has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Graham (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 215
8%
OH 159
6%
CA 139
5%
IL 124
5%
MI 116
4%
NC 108
4%
MN 100
4%
IN 94
4%
FL 93
4%
NY 93
4%
MO 91
3%
WI 88
3%
PA 86
3%
UT 83
3%
VA 80
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18815
18827
18837
18846
18855
18867
18879
18888
18897
18905
18917
189213
18936
189412
189514
18977
189810
18995
190015
19028
190313
190412
190512
190612
190717
190818
190919
191026
191128
191248
191353
191468
191598
1916109
191792
191885
191993
1920108
1921129
1922105
1923117
192490
192595
1926101
192794
1928117
1929106
1930102
1931100
1932113
1933100
1934110
1935116
193695
1937102
1938112
193986
194086
1941101
1942100
194393
194499
194578
1946100
1947112
194893
1949101
195097
1951106
195293
195392
195492
195581
195696
195796
1958107
1959111
196094
1961111
1962108
1963114
196499
196588
1966103
1967106
1968110
1969161
1970175
1971205
1972194
1973175
1974186
1975233
1976248
1977249
1978298
1979366
1980445
1981449
1982474
1983525
1984518
1985521
1986564
1987476
1988488
1989499
1990587
1991629
1992571
1993668
1994589
1995633
1996577
1997554
1998600
1999598
2000618
2001631
2002619
2003662
2004617
2005670
2006649
2007798
20081,031
20091,328
20101,189
20111,356
20121,715
20131,883
20142,039
20152,378
20162,247
20172,111
20182,174
20192,156
20202,095
20212,381
20222,400
20232,537
20242,789