Grant
Meaningtall, great · Old French
- US rank
- #228
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #115 in 1997
1,555 babies were named Grant in the US in 2025. It has dropped 15 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1926–2025
US births per million boys, 1880–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,098 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Grant, 1,555 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Grant would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGrant has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Grants, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 1997, when it reached #115.
- Where it's lovedGrant is most popular in New Hampshire, where it ranks #74, followed by Maine (#113) and Wisconsin (#119). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn Old French, Grant means “tall, great”.
About the name Grant
Grant is a boy name of English origin meaning “tall, great”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with G and ending in “-ant”. US birth records list Grant for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1997, when it ranked #115 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #228, with 1,555 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1.1 | 952,381 girls |
| 1970s | 2.7 | 373,134 girls |
| 1980s | 4.7 | 210,970 girls |
| 1990s | 1.6 | 636,943 girls |
| 2000s | 2.0 | 500,000 girls |
| 2010s | 0.8 | 1,333,333 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 419 | 2,386 boys |
| 1890s | 538 | 1,860 boys |
| 1900s | 471 | 2,123 boys |
| 1910s | 402 | 2,487 boys |
| 1920s | 329 | 3,037 boys |
| 1930s | 260 | 3,845 boys |
| 1940s | 269 | 3,719 boys |
| 1950s | 283 | 3,532 boys |
| 1960s | 352 | 2,837 boys |
| 1970s | 435 | 2,296 boys |
| 1980s | 785 | 1,274 boys |
| 1990s | 1,316 | 760 boys |
| 2000s | 1,426 | 701 boys |
| 2010s | 1,263 | 792 boys |
| 2020s | 944 | 1,059 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 Grant
What does the name Grant mean?
Grant means “tall, great” in Old French.
What is the origin of the name Grant?
Grant has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Grant a boy or girl name?
Grant is a boy name.
How popular is the name Grant?
Grant ranked #228 for US boys in 2025, given to 1,555 babies. Its best year was 1997 (#115).