Graham
Graham is a Scottish and English surname derived from the Old English 'grantham,' meaning 'gravelly homestead' or 'grey home.' It has strong Scottish roots and has been used as a first name since the 19th century, carrying a sense of heritage and tradition.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 3,099. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,356
- 2012: 1,715
- 2013: 1,883
- 2014: 2,039
- 2015: 2,378
- 2016: 2,247
- 2017: 2,111
- 2018: 2,174
- 2019: 2,156
- 2020: 2,095
- 2021: 2,381
- 2022: 2,401
- 2023: 2,537
- 2024: 2,798
- 2025: 2,967
- 2026 (projected): 3,099
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Has a timeless quality that ages well from baby to adult
- •Alternative spelling 'Graeme' is common in Scotland
- •Strong historical Scottish heritage appeals to many families
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Famous People
Graham Greene
Novelist and playwright
Graham Bell
Inventor of the telephone
Graham Norton
Television host and comedian
Graham Nash
Musician and singer-songwriter
Statistics
61,436
Total births since 1880
2025
Peak year
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