Boy · #7,664 in 2026

Gram

The gram is a unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI) equal to one thousandth of a kilogram.

Current Rank
#7,664
Peak Rank
#4,306 (2012)
Total Babies
375
5-Yr Trend
-30%
1975
First Year
2026
Last Year
2012
Peak Year
#4306
Peak Rank
375
Total Count
34
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Gram

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The gram is a unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI) equal to one thousandth of a kilogram.

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Origin & history
The word gramme was adopted by the French National Convention in its 1795 decree revising the metric system as replacing the gravet (introduced in 1793 simultaneously with a base measure called grave , of which gravet was a subdivision). Its definition remained that of the mass (then called weight ) of a cubic centimetre of water . French gramme was taken from the Late Latin term gramma . This word—ultimately from Greek γράμμα ( grámma ), "letter"—had adopted a specialised meaning in Late Antiquity of "one twenty-fourth part of an ounce" (two oboli ), corresponding to about 1.14 modern grams.

The Story of Gram

Gram first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1975, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 22 Grams were born — ranking #4,390 that year. As of 2026, Gram ranks #7,664 for baby boys with 7 births, falling sharply (-30%). In total, more than 375 Grams have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Gram

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gram

What does the name Gram mean?
The gram is a unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI) equal to one thousandth of a kilogram.
How popular is Gram in 2026?
In 2026, Gram ranks #7,664 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Gram most popular?
Gram reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #4,306 that year with 22 babies given the name.
Is Gram a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Gram is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Gram?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gram include Chano, Johnas, Graviel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Gram

Gram is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 375 births in the dataset. Gram's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #4,306. Use the chart and map above to compare Gram'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.