Graham Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Boy Names Like Graham

Graham Name Origin: English
Pronunciation: gram
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Graham Name Meaning

The meaning of the name Graham is “gravelled homestead”, which reflects the origin of the name in the place name from Scotland. It is often associated with strength, courage, and loyalty, which is likely due to the Graham family’s influence in Scotland.

Origins of the Name Graham

The name Graham has its origins in Scotland and is thought to come from a place name in the south of Scotland. The place name was derived from the Old English words for “gravelly homestead”. The name was then given to members of the Graham family, who were a powerful and influential family in Scotland in the Middle Ages.

Popularity of the Name Graham

The name Graham has been popular in English-speaking countries for centuries. It is particularly popular in Scotland, where it remains in the top 10 most popular names for boys. It is also popular in the United States, where it was in the top 200 most popular names for boys in 2019.

There are a few reasons why the name Graham has remained so popular over the centuries. Firstly, it has a long and rich history, which gives it a sense of legacy and makes it appealing to many people. Secondly, its meaning is associated with strength, courage, and loyalty, which are qualities that many people want to attribute to their children. Finally, its popularity in Scotland makes it a great choice for those with Scottish heritage.

Final Thoughts on the Name Graham

The name Graham has been popular in English-speaking countries for centuries and has a long, rich history. It originates from Scotland and has a meaning of “gravelly homestead”. It is particularly popular in Scotland and the United States, and its popularity is likely due to its historical legacy, its meaning, and its popularity in Scotland.

Graham Name Popularity

How popular is the name Graham? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	508	8	0.0023%
1911	595	6	0.0016%
1912	582	20	0.004%
1913	657	19	0.0034%
1914	608	35	0.005%
1915	550	66	0.0073%
1916	564	65	0.0067%
1917	633	54	0.0054%
1918	726	41	0.0038%
1919	700	44	0.0042%
1920	646	60	0.0054%
1921	617	71	0.0062%
1922	682	55	0.0049%
1923	622	68	0.0061%
1924	713	48	0.0041%
1925	723	44	0.0039%
1926	634	63	0.0057%
1927	665	56	0.0051%
1928	593	70	0.0065%
1929	616	63	0.0061%
1930	694	45	0.0043%
1931	624	56	0.0057%
1932	639	52	0.0053%
1933	661	43	0.0046%
1934	602	63	0.0065%
1935	575	66	0.0068%
1936	615	52	0.0054%
1937	608	57	0.0058%
1938	563	71	0.0069%
1939	678	41	0.004%
1940	688	42	0.004%
1941	633	54	0.0048%
1942	650	57	0.0045%
1943	713	43	0.0033%
1944	675	46	0.0037%
1945	777	29	0.0024%
1946	667	55	0.0037%
1947	704	55	0.0033%
1948	703	52	0.0033%
1949	697	56	0.0035%
1950	767	43	0.0027%
1951	686	65	0.0038%
1952	743	49	0.0028%
1953	742	53	0.003%
1954	763	51	0.0028%
1955	894	32	0.0017%
1956	784	49	0.0026%
1957	792	47	0.0024%
1958	737	60	0.0032%
1959	742	62	0.0033%
1960	817	47	0.0025%
1961	695	76	0.004%
1962	721	70	0.0038%
1963	740	67	0.0037%
1964	740	62	0.0035%
1965	805	43	0.0026%
1966	708	66	0.0042%
1967	721	60	0.004%
1968	725	62	0.0041%
1969	604	123	0.008%
1970	608	135	0.0085%
1971	562	160	0.0106%
1972	583	142	0.0104%
1973	615	121	0.0093%
1974	596	132	0.0102%
1975	534	180	0.014%
1976	520	193	0.015%
1977	515	211	0.0157%
1978	472	249	0.0185%
1979	428	309	0.0219%
1980	391	391	0.0267%
1981	386	395	0.0269%
1982	368	436	0.0292%
1983	348	483	0.0327%
1984	356	481	0.0323%
1985	357	474	0.0312%
1986	341	526	0.0348%
1987	392	441	0.0289%
1988	407	449	0.0288%
1989	418	453	0.0281%
1990	398	537	0.0324%
1991	368	600	0.0368%
1992	401	534	0.0335%
1993	353	629	0.0403%
1994	399	539	0.0351%
1995	372	605	0.0401%
1996	407	534	0.0357%
1997	421	509	0.0344%
1998	405	565	0.0377%
1999	405	562	0.0375%
2000	401	592	0.0388%
2001	397	599	0.0398%
2002	405	592	0.0395%
2003	394	631	0.0415%
2004	412	594	0.039%
2005	408	645	0.0422%
2006	429	626	0.04%
2007	381	766	0.0485%
2008	319	1,014	0.0656%
2009	263	1,305	0.0873%
2010	284	1,167	0.081%
2011	255	1,335	0.0937%
2012	216	1,699	0.1192%
2013	203	1,868	0.1312%
2014	198	2,022	0.1388%
2015	175	2,369	0.1628%
2016	179	2,237	0.1552%
2017	183	2,086	0.1495%
2018	181	2,151	0.1566%
2019	179	2,129	0.1573%
2020	186	2,006	0.1576%
2021	161	2,360	0.1931%

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Names Like Graham

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What names are variants of Graham?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Graham.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Graeham	Gravel area; gray homestead	English
Graeme	Gravel area; gray homestead	English
Grahame	Gravel area; gray homestead	English

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Siblings of Graham

Mamas with kids named Graham also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Miles	Soldier	Latin
Lincoln	Lake colony	English
Finnley	Fair-haired courageous one	Irish
Eliana	My God has answered	Hebrew
Hadassah	Myrtle tree	Hebrew
Simon	He has heard	Hebrew
Ingrid	Ing's beauty	Scandinavian
Ellyana
Jack	God is gracious	English
Benjamin	A favorite son	Hebrew
Henrik	Home ruler	German

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10 Comments

Heather Dec 7 at 3:59 pm

Graham is my maiden name. I always thought if I had a little boy I would use my maiden name and name him Graham

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Paige Nov 21 at 8:46 pm

European origin, uncommon, means home

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Alexis Aug 24 at 10:00 pm

We loved Graham because it was different and somewhat unique without being too crazy!

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Alli Mar 2 at 12:13 pm

Graham is my maiden name. It’s also a strong, confident name. And not super popular. But the main reason I chose it is because it’s my maiden name.

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Kelbi Jun 28 at 10:01 am

My mother introduced us to this name. It is a strong one syllable name, that fits our sweet boy perfectly!

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- Bill Aug 8 at 8:54 pm
  
  My second name is Graham . I have always pronounced it as two syllables, Gray-ham.
  
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  - Jane Barlow Oct 19 at 8:26 am
    
    Yes, my sons name is Graham and we pronounce it Gray-yum. A college professor from UK said that is the traditional pronunciation.
    
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casie Apr 13 at 11:47 am

Thought it was cute for all ages–baby to adult. Possible nickname that some may not like is Graham Cracker.

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Katie Apr 11 at 12:36 pm

Classic name good for both young child and adult.

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Dave Apr 10 at 2:12 pm

When we picked Graham for our first back in 2014 we followed the rule of making sure it wasn’t a name in the Top 100 most popular names in the previous year, though that didn’t stop us once from going to a swimming class of about 10 other kids and there were 3 Graham’s – how is that possible?

We struggled to find the correct name, but one of us works in live music, and while staring up at the wall at some posters from San Francisco’s venue The Fillmore, we saw the word “Bill Graham Presents” at the bottom of every poster. While we didn’t like Bill, Graham sounded nice, and Bill Graham is the most famous concert promoter of all time.

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