Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Grant.
National Rank (2025)
#228
All-Time Peak Rank
#115 (1997)
Total U.S. Births
136,462
Unisex Distribution99.8% Boy / 0.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Grant Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Grant
According to SSA data, Grant achieved its highest historical rank of #115 in 1997. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1997 with 3,315 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 34.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Grant scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-34.1% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,315Births in 1997
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:459
1890s:614
1900s:640
1910s:2,718
1920s:3,626
1930s:2,749
1940s:3,966
1950s:5,733
1960s:6,805
1970s:7,200
1980s:14,522
1990s:25,457
2000s:28,416
2010s:23,770
2020s:9,787
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesGrant
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with G, a letter used by only 2.3% of SSA names.
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