Grantham
Meaningfrom Grantham, England · English
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,791 in 1995
6 babies were named Grantham in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1990–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Grantham, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Grantham would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGrantham first shows up in US birth records in 1990, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 35 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1995, when it reached #4,791.
- MeaningIn English, Grantham means “from Grantham, England”. Our records link it to English and French roots.
About the name Grantham
Grantham is a boy name of English and French origin meaning “from Grantham, England”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-ham”. US birth records list Grantham for boys from 1990 to 2025, in 26 of those 36 years. Its best year was 1995, when it ranked #4,791 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.2 | 309,598 boys |
| 2000s | 4.2 | 235,849 boys |
| 2010s | 3.6 | 277,778 boys |
| 2020s | 1.2 | 857,143 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
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- 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 Grantham
What does the name Grantham mean?
Grantham means “from Grantham, England” in English.
What is the origin of the name Grantham?
Grantham has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Grantham a boy or girl name?
Grantham is a boy name.
How popular is the name Grantham?
Grantham ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1995 (#4,791).