Graham
5 countries#120 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Graham was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
61,671 births recorded 1881–2025 · currently #120 · peaked in 2025 with 2,980 births
Most common in: California, Texas, North Carolina, Ohio, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6,172 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #844 · peaked in 1976 with 341 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
5,530 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #762 · peaked in 1976 with 341 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
589 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1391 · peaked in 1996 with 70 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
101 births recorded 1954–2021 · peaked in 2010 with 7 births
Most common in: Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
53 births recorded 1997–2010 · peaked in 1998 with 14 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Graham’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #430 | — |
| 2007 | #382 | ↑48 |
| 2008 | #322 | ↑60 |
| 2009 | #263 | ↑59 |
| 2010 | #284 | ↓21 |
| 2011 | #256 | ↑28 |
| 2012 | #215 | ↑41 |
| 2013 | #203 | ↑12 |
| 2014 | #199 | ↑4 |
| 2015 | #176 | ↑23 |
| 2016 | #179 | ↓3 |
| 2017 | #185 | ↓6 |
| 2018 | #182 | ↑3 |
| 2019 | #180 | ↑2 |
| 2020 | #186 | ↓6 |
| 2021 | #161 | ↑25 |
| 2022 | #155 | ↑6 |
| 2023 | #141 | ↑14 |
| 2024 | #129 | ↑12 |
| 2025 | #120 | ↑9 |
Frequently asked questions about Graham
Is Graham a popular name?
Yes — Graham currently ranks #120 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Graham more common for boys or girls?
Graham is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Graham most popular?
Graham peaked in 2025 in United States, with 2,980 recorded births that year.
Is Graham rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Graham’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #866 in 1881 to #120 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Graham?
At least 67,944 babies have been recorded with the name Graham across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Graham popular in more than one country?
Yes — Graham appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, Scotland, England & Wales, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Graham?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Graham include Callum, Milo, Emmett, Sawyer.
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