Graeme
How to say it: GRAY-um · /ˈɡreɪəm/
Scottish form of Graham from Old English meaning 'gravel homestead' - classic surname-name.
Graeme was the 3,156th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 27 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 78% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #5,833 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #3,156 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 27 |
| Share of births | 1 in 122,790 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −78% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #5,833 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Graeme peaked in the 2010s and is less common today.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Graeme is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Graeme
- Graeme Souness (born 1953)Scottish association football player and manager
- Graeme Dott (born 1977)Scottish snooker player
- Graeme Le Saux (born 1968)English footballer
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