boy name
Graham
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#120 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Graham in the US, 1880–2025
Graham first appears in US records in 1881. It peaked in 2025, when 2,967 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,967.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Graham popular?
Near its peak Graham is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 15,179 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 19,248 | |
| 2000s | 7,623 | |
| 1990s | 6,006 | |
| 1980s | 4,958 | |
| 1970s | 2,330 | |
| 1960s | 1,094 | |
| 1950s | 971 | |
| 1940s | 963 | |
| 1930s | 1,036 | |
| 1920s | 1,062 | |
| 1910s | 700 | |
| 1900s | 126 | |
| 1890s | 79 | |
| 1880s | 61 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Graham a boy or a girl name?
Graham is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Graham a popular name right now?
Graham is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Graham?
In 2025, Graham ranked #120 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Graham most popular?
Graham was most popular in 2025, when about 2,967 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.