Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Graham.
National Rank (2025)
#120
All-Time Peak Rank
#120 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
61,436
Unisex Distribution99.6% Boy / 0.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Graham Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Graham
According to SSA data, Graham achieved its highest historical rank of #120 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 2,967 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 24.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 124 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Graham scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+24.8% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,967Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
124Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:61
1890s:79
1900s:126
1910s:700
1920s:1,062
1930s:1,036
1940s:963
1950s:971
1960s:1,094
1970s:2,330
1980s:4,958
1990s:6,006
2000s:7,623
2010s:19,248
2020s:15,179
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesGra-ham
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with G, a letter used by only 2.3% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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