Grant
Grant is of Scottish and English origin, derived from the Norman French word 'grand' meaning 'great' or 'large.' Originally a surname given to someone tall or distinguished, it has become a strong, straightforward first name.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,581. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 2,541
- 2012: 2,470
- 2013: 2,419
- 2014: 2,646
- 2015: 2,361
- 2016: 2,352
- 2017: 2,294
- 2018: 2,167
- 2019: 1,983
- 2020: 1,771
- 2021: 1,790
- 2022: 1,672
- 2023: 1,541
- 2024: 1,458
- 2025: 1,555
- 2026 (projected): 1,581
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Works well as both first and middle name
- •Strong historical associations with leadership and distinction
- •Short, one-syllable name pairs well with longer middle or last names
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Famous People
Ulysses S. Grant
18th U.S. President and Civil War General
Cary Grant
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Grant Achatz
Renowned Chef
Grant Gustin
Actor (The Flash)
Statistics
136,462
Total births since 1880
1997
Peak year
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