Granger
Meaningfarm steward · English
- US rank
- #1,634
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #957 in 2021
103 babies were named Granger in the US in 2025. It has dropped 565 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Granger you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 16,584 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Granger, 103 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Granger would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGranger first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #957.
- Then vs nowGranger is 12× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 196,078 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 16,584.
- TrendGranger has slipped 565 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,634. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedGranger is most popular in Missouri, where it ranks #789, followed by Indiana (#949). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
- MeaningIn English, Granger means “farm steward”. Our records link it to English and French roots.
About the name Granger
Granger is a boy name of English and French origin meaning “farm steward”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-ger”. US birth records list Granger for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 59 of those 114 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #957 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,634, with 103 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.5 | 282,686 boys |
| 1930s | 0.5 | 2,083,333 boys |
| 1940s | 0.4 | 2,702,703 boys |
| 1950s | 1.1 | 869,565 boys |
| 1960s | 3.1 | 325,733 boys |
| 1970s | 2.0 | 500,000 boys |
| 1980s | 1.8 | 546,448 boys |
| 1990s | 3.6 | 278,552 boys |
| 2000s | 5.2 | 190,476 boys |
| 2010s | 39 | 25,589 boys |
| 2020s | 103 | 9,710 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 Granger
What does the name Granger mean?
Granger means “farm steward” in English.
What is the origin of the name Granger?
Granger has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Granger a boy or girl name?
Granger is a boy name.
How popular is the name Granger?
Granger ranked #1,634 for US boys in 2025, given to 103 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#957).