Grant
Grant is a boy name that ranked #241 in the US in 2024. SSA records show it has appeared in official baby name data since 1880. Its best recorded rank was #115 in 1997.
Latest rank
#241
Peak rank
#115
Reached in 1997
Total recorded usage
128,625
Available where official count data exists
First recorded year
1880
What To Know About Grant
With English origins, Grant offers a straightforward sound that works well in everyday use. Its position in recent US rankings suggests broad familiarity among parents looking at boy names.
Grant is still an actively ranked US name in 2024. It is visible enough to feel recognizable, but not so common that it blends into every classroom list.
SSA data shows Grant appearing in official records as far back as 1880, which gives parents a concrete sense of how long the name has been in use.
Its strongest recorded US position was #115 in 1997, which helps frame whether today's ranking reflects a long plateau, a comeback, or a step down from an earlier peak.
Popularity Trend
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Page Notes
Pronunciation: GRANT
Origin: English
Editorial status: published
Confidence: medium
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Sources
- US Social Security Administration baby names · https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/Popularity rankings, usage history, and trend data are derived from SSA datasets.
- Behind the Name · https://www.behindthename.com/Used to cross-reference origin and pronunciation guidance.