Gresham
Meaninggrassy homestead · Old English
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,963 in 1972
6 babies were named Gresham in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1918–2025
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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 Gresham, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Gresham would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGresham first shows up in US birth records in 1918, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 107 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1972, when it reached #3,963.
- MeaningIn Old English, Gresham means “grassy homestead”.
About the name Gresham
Gresham is a boy name of English origin meaning “grassy homestead”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-ham”. US birth records list Gresham for boys from 1918 to 2025, in 23 of those 108 years. Its best year was 1972, when it ranked #3,963 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.5 | 408,163 boys |
| 1920s | 0.9 | 1,111,111 boys |
| 1970s | 0.4 | 2,325,581 boys |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 3,846,154 boys |
| 2000s | 1.6 | 613,497 boys |
| 2010s | 4.2 | 238,095 boys |
| 2020s | 2.5 | 397,351 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 Gresham
What does the name Gresham mean?
Gresham means “grassy homestead” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Gresham?
Gresham has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Gresham a boy or girl name?
Gresham is a boy name.
How popular is the name Gresham?
Gresham ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1972 (#3,963).