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Graham

Graham is a boy's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “gravel and homestead.” In 2024 it was given to 2,789 boys in the United States.

Graham at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Irish & Celtic · English & American
Meaning
“gravel and homestead”
Pronunciation
/ɡɹæm/

About the name Graham

Graham belongs to the Irish & Celtic and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “gravel and homestead” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Graham first appears in Social Security records in 1881. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #129 in 2024, and in 2024 2,789 babies received the name — 58,459 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Graham in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Best US rank
#129 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Graham in 2024
2,789
Total since 1880
58,459

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Graham mean?

Graham means “gravel and homestead” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Graham a boy or girl name?

Graham is a boy name. In 2024, 2,789 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Graham?

Graham comes from the Irish & Celtic and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Graham?

Graham first appears in US records in 1881. Its best-ever ranking was #129 in 2024, and 2,789 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Graham?

Graham is pronounced /ɡɹæm/ (IPA).

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