Grant Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationgrant / /ɡrænt/Scottish; English
Meaning
Scottish: 'granite'; English: 'tall, large'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Grant has Scottish origins, derived from the Gaelic word 'grannd', meaning 'great' or 'large'. It became a surname before being adopted as a first name. The name is associated with the prominent Grant family in Scotland, which dates back to the 12th century. In English-speaking countries, it gained popularity in the 19th century.
Trend Summary
The name Grant has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Grantham
International Variants
- Grante (Italian)
- Granto (Spanish)
Famous people named Grant
Grant Gustin is an American actor known for his role as Barry Allen in the television series 'The Flash'.
Grant Hill is a retired American professional basketball player and a two-time Olympic gold medalist.
Grant Morrison is a Scottish comic book writer known for his work on titles such as 'Batman' and 'The Invisibles'.
Fictional characters named Grant
Grant Ward is a character in the television series 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.', known for his complex moral journey.
Grant is a character in the video game 'Jurassic Park: Trespasser', where he navigates a dinosaur-infested island.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Grant was first seen in the United States in 1880. Grant has ranked as high as #215 nationally, which occurred in 1997, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Grant has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Grant (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 117 | |
CA | 104 | |
PA | 83 | |
OH | 79 | |
FL | 77 | |
NY | 70 | |
VA | 62 | |
MI | 61 | |
GA | 58 | |
NC | 58 | |
TN | 51 | |
IL | 45 | |
WI | 40 | |
IN | 36 | |
UT | 30 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 52 |
1881 | 33 |
1882 | 41 |
1883 | 32 |
1884 | 41 |
1885 | 59 |
1886 | 69 |
1887 | 48 |
1888 | 45 |
1889 | 39 |
1890 | 65 |
1891 | 56 |
1892 | 64 |
1893 | 55 |
1894 | 62 |
1895 | 77 |
1896 | 71 |
1897 | 72 |
1898 | 52 |
1899 | 40 |
1900 | 82 |
1901 | 45 |
1902 | 54 |
1903 | 61 |
1904 | 58 |
1905 | 63 |
1906 | 64 |
1907 | 75 |
1908 | 79 |
1909 | 59 |
1910 | 96 |
1911 | 67 |
1912 | 169 |
1913 | 186 |
1914 | 253 |
1915 | 357 |
1916 | 351 |
1917 | 398 |
1918 | 435 |
1919 | 406 |
1920 | 391 |
1921 | 411 |
1922 | 417 |
1923 | 381 |
1924 | 368 |
1925 | 373 |
1926 | 333 |
1927 | 347 |
1928 | 309 |
1929 | 296 |
1930 | 304 |
1931 | 261 |
1932 | 271 |
1933 | 253 |
1934 | 271 |
1935 | 288 |
1936 | 251 |
1937 | 275 |
1938 | 285 |
1939 | 290 |
1940 | 317 |
1941 | 373 |
1942 | 403 |
1943 | 417 |
1944 | 390 |
1945 | 343 |
1946 | 388 |
1947 | 451 |
1948 | 419 |
1949 | 465 |
1950 | 469 |
1951 | 504 |
1952 | 550 |
1953 | 551 |
1954 | 620 |
1955 | 610 |
1956 | 613 |
1957 | 639 |
1958 | 587 |
1959 | 590 |
1960 | 718 |
1961 | 813 |
1962 | 772 |
1963 | 780 |
1964 | 669 |
1965 | 619 |
1966 | 626 |
1967 | 577 |
1968 | 573 |
1969 | 658 |
1970 | 782 |
1971 | 661 |
1972 | 577 |
1973 | 576 |
1974 | 617 |
1975 | 719 |
1976 | 717 |
1977 | 725 |
1978 | 817 |
1979 | 1,010 |
1980 | 1,107 |
1981 | 1,101 |
1982 | 1,169 |
1983 | 1,550 |
1984 | 1,589 |
1985 | 1,651 |
1986 | 1,484 |
1987 | 1,565 |
1988 | 1,625 |
1989 | 1,680 |
1990 | 1,695 |
1991 | 1,733 |
1992 | 1,912 |
1993 | 2,160 |
1994 | 2,278 |
1995 | 3,206 |
1996 | 3,205 |
1997 | 3,315 |
1998 | 3,014 |
1999 | 2,939 |
2000 | 3,174 |
2001 | 2,924 |
2002 | 3,077 |
2003 | 2,917 |
2004 | 2,814 |
2005 | 2,658 |
2006 | 2,688 |
2007 | 2,568 |
2008 | 2,866 |
2009 | 2,728 |
2010 | 2,537 |
2011 | 2,541 |
2012 | 2,470 |
2013 | 2,419 |
2014 | 2,646 |
2015 | 2,361 |
2016 | 2,351 |
2017 | 2,293 |
2018 | 2,167 |
2019 | 1,982 |
2020 | 1,771 |
2021 | 1,789 |
2022 | 1,672 |
2023 | 1,541 |
2024 | 1,453 |