boy's name
Gratien
grah-SYAN (French)
- Origin French
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,595
Gratien is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2009 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Gratien is a name of French origin.
- Peaked in France in 1903, when 35 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Gratien Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 290 |
| 1910s | 240 |
| 1920s | 245 |
| 1930s | 225 |
| 1940s | 175 |
| 1950s | 115 |
| 1960s | 70 |
| 1970s | 55 |
| 1980s | 95 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 40 |
How Popular Is Gratien?
In 2009, Gratien was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Gratien
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gratien Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gratien over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gratien
- French grah-SYAN
Sibling Names for Gratien
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gratien — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gratien
Is Gratien a girl's or a boy's name?
Gratien is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gratien?
Gratien has 2 syllables.
When was Gratien most popular?
Gratien peaked in 1903, when 35 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.