Graham was the 129th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,967 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 25% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #104 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #129 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,967 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,117 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +25% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #104 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Steadily rising into the 2020s, Graham arrived at its best period yet. Continued ascent seems probable.
What goes with it
Mellow and soft with crisp definition, Graham sounds grounded. Gray provides a sleek short form.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Graham is about 1 in 47.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Graham
- Graham Greene (1904–1991)British writer, playwright and literary critic
- Graham Arnold (born 1963)Australian association football player and coach
- Graham Norton (born 1963)Irish comedian, actor and television host
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