Graham
Peaked at #129 nationally in 2024, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1881, Graham has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Graham — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#4556
in 1915
Current rank
#9111
in 2024
Years tracked
29
1915–2024
Trend
Stable
Graham was already at its most popular for girls in 1915 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #4556), with 5 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #10422 (2014) to #9111 (2024) — a 13% improvement.
As of 2024, Graham ranks #9111 nationally for girls, with 11 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #9,111 | 11 |
| 2023 | #7,037 | 16 |
| 2022 | #8,713 | 12 |
| 2021 | #9,816 | 10 |
| 2020 | #12,605 | 7 |
| 2019 | #12,912 | 7 |
| 2018 | #14,428 | 6 |
| 2017 | #9,540 | 11 |
Graham — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#129
in 2024
Current rank
#129
in 2024
Years tracked
142
1881–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1881, Graham reached its peak popularity for boys in 2024, ranking #129 nationally with 2,789 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #199 (2014) to #129 (2024) — a 35% improvement.
As of 2024, Graham ranks #129 nationally for boys, with 2,789 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #129 | 2,789 |
| 2023 | #141 | 2,537 |
| 2022 | #155 | 2,400 |
| 2021 | #161 | 2,381 |
| 2020 | #186 | 2,095 |
| 2019 | #180 | 2,156 |
| 2018 | #182 | 2,174 |
| 2017 | #185 | 2,111 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Graham most popular?
Graham was most popular in 2024, when it ranked #129 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Graham becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Graham?
At least 58,681 babies have been recorded with the name Graham in the US since 1881, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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