Gratian Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: GRAY-shun //ˈɡreɪʃən//
Origin: Latin; English
Meaning: Latin: 'graceful'; English: derived from Latin
Historical & Cultural Background
Gratian originates from Latin, where it is derived from 'gratia', meaning grace or favor. In Roman history, Gratian was a notable emperor known for his religious policies.
The name has also been adopted in English-speaking cultures, often reflecting a connection to grace and elegance. Its usage in medieval Europe was influenced by the popularity of saints and scholars bearing the name.
Famous people named Gratian
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Gratian — Roman Emperor.
Gratian — theologian and canon lawyer.
Gratian — saint in the Catholic Church.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gratian was first seen in the United States in 2024.
Gratian has ranked as high as #25353 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Gratian has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Gratian is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Gratian was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Gratian.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Gratian
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