Grant
boy name#228 in 2025Grant entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #115 in 1997, ranks #228 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#228
rank today
#115
peak (1997)
1,555
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #247 |
| 1890s | #220 |
| 1900s | #247 |
| 1910s | #271 |
| 1920s | #297 |
| 1930s | #329 |
| 1940s | #314 |
| 1950s | #303 |
| 1960s | #294 |
| 1970s | #278 |
| 1980s | #186 |
| 1990s | #144 |
| 2000s | #142 |
| 2010s | #170 |
| 2020s | #224 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Grant has been most popular in CA, TX, OH.
Living bearers
About 119,000 people named Grant are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Grant alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Grant in 2025?
- Grant ranks #228 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,555 babies given the name.
- When was the name Grant most popular?
- Grant peaked in 1997, reaching #115 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Grant with classmates?
- Grant will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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