Boy · #7,663 in 2026

Grahm

Name: Popularity of the name Grahm in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Grahm, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,663

Peak Rank

#3,165 (2008)

Total Babies

696

5-Yr Trend

-38%

1976

First Year

2026

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#3165

Peak Rank

696

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Grahm

Grahm first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1976, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 36 Grahms were born — ranking #3,165 that year. As of 2026, Grahm ranks #7,663 for baby boys with 7 births, falling sharply (-38%). In total, more than 696 Grahms have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Grahm

Phonetically similar names — useful when Grahm is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Gram
Graham
Graeme
Gramm
Gramme
Grim
Groom
Grime
Gran
Grimm
Grom
Grum

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Grahm

What does the name Grahm mean?

Grahm is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Grahm in 2026?

In 2026, Grahm ranks #7,663 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Grahm most popular?

Grahm reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #3,165 that year with 36 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Grahm most popular?

Grahm has historically been most popular in Michigan. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Grahm.

Is Grahm a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Grahm is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Grahm?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Grahm include Garreth, Derris, Omero. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Grahm

Grahm is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 696 births in the dataset. Grahm's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #3,165. Use the chart and map above to compare Grahm's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.