Graham Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Graham is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Graham?
Graham is spelled G-R-A-H-A-M. The name has 6 letters.
Graham at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Graham derives from a Scottish surname that likely means “gravelly homestead” or “gray home.”
- Origin
- Graham originated as a Scottish surname associated with place names in England and Scotland and was later adopted as a given name.
- Pronunciation
- GRAY-uhm · 2 syllables
Graham Popularity in 2025
Rank#7,885
Recorded Births13
Rank#120
Recorded Births2,967
- Girls usage rose 1,061 places to #7,885 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 9 places to #120 and recorded 169 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Graham Mean?
Graham derives from a Scottish surname that likely means “gravelly homestead” or “gray home.”
Origin: Graham originated as a Scottish surname associated with place names in England and Scotland and was later adopted as a given name.
How Do You Pronounce Graham?
PronunciationGRAY-uhm
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Graham?
- History
- Graham has been historically used as a surname since the medieval period and gradually became used as a given name in English-speaking countries.
Graham Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 13 | #7,885 |
| 2025 | Boys | 2,967 | #120 |
| 2024 | Girls | 11 | #8,946 |
| 2024 | Boys | 2,798 | #129 |
| 2023 | Girls | 16 | #6,922 |
| 2023 | Boys | 2,537 | #141 |
| 2022 | Girls | 12 | #8,542 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,401 | #155 |
| 2021 | Girls | 10 | #9,562 |
| 2021 | Boys | 2,381 | #161 |
| 2020 | Girls | 7 | #12,142 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,095 | #186 |
| 2019 | Girls | 7 | #12,448 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,156 | #180 |
| 2018 | Girls | 6 | #13,793 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,174 | #182 |
| 2017 | Girls | 11 | #9,341 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,111 | #185 |
| 2016 | Girls | 13 | #8,393 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,247 | #179 |
| 2015 | Girls | 10 | #10,148 |
| 2015 | Boys | 2,378 | #176 |
| 2014 | Girls | 10 | #10,129 |
| 2014 | Boys | 2,039 | #199 |
When Was Graham Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
2,967 recorded births
National rank #120
2024 · Boys
2,798 recorded births
National rank #129
2023 · Boys
2,537 recorded births
National rank #141
2022 · Boys
2,401 recorded births
National rank #155
Where Graham Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| SD | #32 | 24 |
| ND | #36 | 21 |
| WI | #43 | 105 |
| DC | #43 | 16 |
| OH | #52 | 203 |
| KS | #55 | 55 |
| IN | #58 | 115 |
| UT | #64 | 68 |