boy's name
Grahame
GRAY-um (English)
- Origin Scots
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 116
Grahame is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1978 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Scotland.
- Grahame is a name of Scots origin.
- Peaked in Scotland in 1974, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Scotland.
- First appears in birth records in 1974.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Grahame Over Time
Births per decade in Scotland, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 42 |
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 18 |
How Popular Is Grahame?
In 1993, Grahame was given to 5 babies in Scotland, ranking #309 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Scotland.
Where Grahame Is Used
Figures for Scotland leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Grahame
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Grahame Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Grahame over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Grahame
- English GRAY-um /ˈɡreɪəm/
Sibling Names for Grahame
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Grahame — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Grahame
How popular is the name Grahame?
In 1993, Grahame was given to 5 babies in Scotland, ranking #309 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Scotland.
Is Grahame a girl's or a boy's name?
Grahame is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Grahame?
Grahame has 2 syllables.
When was Grahame most popular?
Grahame peaked in 1974, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.