Grant Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Grant is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Grant?
Grant is spelled G-R-A-N-T. The name has 5 letters.
Grant at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Grant is derived from the Old French word “grant” meaning “great” or “large.”
- Origin
- Grant may derive from the Old French adjective “grant”, which was used as a nickname for a large or tall person.
- Pronunciation
- GRANT · 1 syllable
Grant Popularity in 2025
Rank#228
Recorded Births1,555
- Boys usage rose 13 places to #228 and recorded 97 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 Grant Mean?
Grant is derived from the Old French word “grant” meaning “great” or “large.”
Origin: Grant may derive from the Old French adjective “grant”, which was used as a nickname for a large or tall person.
How Do You Pronounce Grant?
PronunciationGRANT
Syllables1
What Is the History of the Name Grant?
- History
- The name Grant has been used as a surname and given name in English-speaking countries, with documented use dating back to medieval times.
Grant Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2006 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,555 | #228 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,458 | #241 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,541 | #228 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,672 | #220 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,790 | #213 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,771 | #213 |
| 2019 | Girls | 5 | #15,539 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,983 | #198 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,167 | #184 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,294 | #173 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,352 | #171 |
| 2015 | Boys | 2,361 | #177 |
| 2014 | Girls | 8 | #11,931 |
| 2014 | Boys | 2,646 | #155 |
| 2013 | Boys | 2,419 | #169 |
| 2012 | Boys | 2,470 | #163 |
| 2011 | Boys | 2,541 | #151 |
| 2010 | Boys | 2,537 | #155 |
| 2009 | Girls | 7 | #13,704 |
| 2009 | Boys | 2,728 | #145 |
| 2008 | Boys | 2,866 | #143 |
| 2007 | Boys | 2,569 | #161 |
| 2006 | Girls | 8 | #12,420 |
| 2006 | Boys | 2,688 | #155 |
When Was Grant 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.
1997 · Boys
3,315 recorded births
National rank #115
1995 · Boys
3,206 recorded births
National rank #116
1996 · Boys
3,205 recorded births
National rank #119
2000 · Boys
3,174 recorded births
National rank #123
Where Grant 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NH | #74 | 20 |
| ME | #113 | 12 |
| WI | #119 | 51 |
| WV | #127 | 15 |
| VA | #137 | 65 |
| DC | #139 | 6 |
| CT | #157 | 22 |
| OH | #158 | 87 |