Will my child share the name Graham with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Graham per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Graham in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Graham becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Graham has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 2716 places in the last five years. Its peak was #341 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Graham popular in the US as well as the UK?

Graham is more popular in the US (#129) than in the UK (#5120). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Graham a popular baby name in the United States?

Graham appears in the US top 500 at #129 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #5120

Graham

Graham is a distinctive choice, ranked #5120 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Graham in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#5120

US Rank #129

About the Name Graham

Graham has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2716 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #341 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Graham is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #129, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.