Graham

Rank 155th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Graham was 155th most popular baby name for boys and 283rd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 2,402 babies were named Graham in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,401 babies in the United States were named Graham. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 2.1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Graham is around 14 to 20 years old.

The name "Graham" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Graham include Grae and Gray.

Graham Meaning & Origin

The name Graham is of English origin and means "gravelly homestead," symbolizing a strong foundation and stability.

The name Graham is described as noble, kind-hearted and intellectual.

Pronunciation

Graham is pronounced grah-ehm in English. The name Graham has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Graham

  • The name Graham is used in the term "Graham's Number", which was named after Ronald Graham. This number holds the record for the largest number ever used in a mathematical proof.

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Geography

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