Galahad
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #12,349 in 2024
0 babies were named Galahad in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2024–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Galahad you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryGalahad first shows up in US birth records in 2024, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #12,349.
About the name Galahad
Galahad is a boy name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-had”. US birth records list Galahad for boys only in 2024, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #12,349 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2024, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 2.9 | 344,828 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Galahad
What is the origin of the name Galahad?
Galahad has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Galahad a boy or girl name?
Galahad is a boy name.
How popular is the name Galahad?
Galahad is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #12,349 in 2024.