Grant
Peaked at #115 nationally in 1997, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Grant has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Grant — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#5170
in 1926
Last ranked
#16380
in 2019
Years tracked
29
1926–2019
Trend
Falling
Grant was already at its most popular for girls in 1926 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #5170), with 5 babies given the name that year.
Grant hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2019, when it stood at #16380.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | #16,380 | 5 |
| 2014 | #12,314 | 8 |
| 2009 | #14,201 | 7 |
| 2006 | #12,789 | 8 |
| 2005 | #15,147 | 6 |
| 2004 | #9,469 | 11 |
| 2001 | #16,206 | 5 |
| 1998 | #14,960 | 5 |
Grant — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#115
in 1997
Current rank
#241
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Grant reached its peak popularity for boys in 1997, ranking #115 nationally with 3,315 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #155 (2014) to #241 (2024) — a 36% drop.
As of 2024, Grant ranks #241 nationally for boys, with 1,453 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #241 | 1,453 |
| 2023 | #228 | 1,541 |
| 2022 | #220 | 1,672 |
| 2021 | #214 | 1,789 |
| 2020 | #213 | 1,771 |
| 2019 | #198 | 1,982 |
| 2018 | #184 | 2,167 |
| 2017 | #173 | 2,293 |
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 Grant most popular?
Grant was most popular in 1997, when it ranked #115 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Grant becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Grant?
At least 135,103 babies have been recorded with the name Grant in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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