Graham is a distinctive choice, ranked #2952 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Graham in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#2952
US Rank #120
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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 rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Graham in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #129, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Graham
Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Graham per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Graham in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Graham is declining: down 548 places since 2020, to #2,952 in 2025. It peaked at #341 in 1996.
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.
Graham appears in the US top 500 at #129 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
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UK babies named Graham (2025)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 548 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Graham
Almost certainly the only Graham in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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