Grainger
Meaninggranary keeper · English
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,456 in 2023
10 babies were named Grainger in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,059 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1999–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Grainger you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Grainger, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Grainger would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGrainger first shows up in US birth records in 1999, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 26 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #4,456.
- TrendGrainger has slipped 1,059 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,679. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Grainger means “granary keeper”.
About the name Grainger
Grainger is a boy name of French origin meaning “granary keeper”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-ger”. US birth records list Grainger for boys from 1999 to 2025, in 15 of those 27 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #4,456 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.1 | 322,581 boys |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 4,000,000 boys |
| 2010s | 4.0 | 252,525 boys |
| 2020s | 7.4 | 134,228 boys |
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Grainger
What does the name Grainger mean?
Grainger means “granary keeper” in English.
What is the origin of the name Grainger?
Grainger has French roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Grainger a boy or girl name?
Grainger is a boy name.
How popular is the name Grainger?
Grainger ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#4,456).