The baby name Graham is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡreɪ.əm/ (GRAY-əm),/ɡræm/ (GRAM).
Graham is English in Origin.
The baby name Graham is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡreɪ.əm/ (GRAY-əm),/ɡræm/ (GRAM).
Graham is English in Origin.
Graham is a Scottish and English given name that began as a toponymic surname. It traces to Grantham in Lincolnshire, whose Old English elements (grand 'gravel' + ham 'homestead, village') yield the sense 'gravelly homestead'. The spelling Graham became established in Scotland after William de Graham, a Norman baron, settled there in the 12th century, giving rise to Clan Graham; the name later moved into first-name use.
Adopted as a first name from the 18th and 19th centuries onward, Graham is now familiar across the English-speaking world. Common variants and spellings include Graeme (especially Scottish), Grahame, and the short form Gram; Gray is a modern nickname. Pronunciation varies between two syllables (GRAY-um) and a compressed single syllable (GRAM). The name carries a tailored, traditional image while remaining contemporary through its steady usage in Britain, Canada, Australia, and the United States.
| Graham Chapman Graham Chapman was a British actor best known for being a member of the comedy group Monty Python. He starred in films like 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' and 'Life of Brian'. His comedic talent and unique style made him a standout in the world of entertainment. | Graham Greene Graham Greene is a Canadian actor and musician best known for his role as Kicking Bird in the film Dances with Wolves. Born in 1952, he has appeared in various films and television series, showcasing his versatile talent. | Graham Nash Graham Nash is a musician best known for his work with the bands The Hollies and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Some of his well-known songs include 'Teach Your Children' and 'Our House'. Born in 1942, he has been a significant figure in the music scene in the United States. |
| Graham McTavish Graham McTavish is a Scottish actor best known for his role as Dougal MacKenzie in the television series Outlander. He has also appeared in The Hobbit film trilogy as Dwalin and voiced Dracula in the animated series Castlevania. Born in 1961, he has become a familiar face in both film and television. | Graham Phillips Graham Phillips is an American actor best known for his role as Zach Florrick on the television series 'The Good Wife'. He also starred in the film 'Evan Almighty' and appeared in the musical '13' on Broadway. Born in 1993, he has been active in the entertainment industry from a young age. | Graham Rogers Graham Rogers is an American actor best known for his role as Danny Matheson in the television series Revolution. He also appeared in the film Love and Mercy and the TV show Quantico. |
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham | Waterston | Lynn Louisa Woodruff | model | Sam Waterston | television actor | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2023 | #1 | — | 807 |
| BW | 0 | #19 | 1 | 960 | |
| BN | 0 | #32 | 1 | 2,297 | |
| NA | 0 | #32 | 2 | 2,537 | |
| MT | 0 | #42 | 2 | 1,767 | |
| MO | 0 | #52 | 1 | 2,706 | |
| CY | 0 | #57 | 4 | 1,632 | |
| LU | 0 | #66 | 1 | 2,830 | |
| JP | 0 | #75 | 3 | 4,057 | |
| CN | 0 | #85 | 2 | 3,857 | |
| JM | 0 | #92 | 2 | 3,714 | |
| TW | 0 | #102 | 2 | 4,523 | |
| QA | 0 | #103 | 4 | 7,011 | |
| PH | 0 | #108 | 3 | 5,607 | |
| GE | Boys | 0 | #110 | 1 | 2,055 |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #116 | 14 | 3,473 |
| OM | 0 | #120 | 2 | 6,215 | |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #125 | 2,789 | 7,044 |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #125 | 1 | 2,087 |
| GR | 0 | #135 | 1 | 3,911 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #137 | 3 | 6,332 |
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #151 | 1 | 2,166 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #153 | 2 | 4,685 |
| RS | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 2,277 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #160 | 17 | 4,064 |
| AE | 0 | #161 | 17 | 10,220 | |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #174 | 1 | 3,954 |
| CZ | 0 | #186 | 1 | 3,154 | |
| ZA | 0 | #188 | 274 | 14,421 | |
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| DK | 0 | #205 | 2 | 5,198 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #215 | 6 | 4,970 |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #216 | 5 | 3,850 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #217 | 19 | 6,830 |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #231 | 4 | 5,842 |
| BD | 0 | #241 | 1 | 5,992 | |
| GH | 0 | #242 | 7 | 5,396 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #243 | 64 | 2,588 |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #250 | 7 | 7,111 |
| SG | 0 | #259 | 11 | 11,010 | |
| NG | 0 | #266 | 7 | 5,926 | |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #269 | 5 | 6,912 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #277 | 2 | 7,507 |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #282 | 2,192 | 25,619 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #287 | 7 | 6,876 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #293 | 4 | 6,578 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #296 | 8 | 7,909 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| SA | 0 | #309 | 4 | 10,560 | |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #316 | 10 | 7,401 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #321 | 25 | 8,138 |
| MY | 0 | #321 | 10 | 12,352 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #325 | 7 | 9,639 |
| PE | 0 | #328 | 2 | 6,350 | |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #334 | 7 | 6,459 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #335 | 3 | 6,973 |
| HK | 0 | #335 | 14 | 8,483 | |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #353 | 15 | 7,951 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #364 | 6 | 8,477 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #365 | 19 | 11,440 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #383 | 5 | 2,865 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #388 | 2 | 7,057 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #412 | 2 | 5,922 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| Germany | 0 | #426 | 12 | 2,542 | |
| Spain | 0 | #434 | 19 | 2,326 | |
| MX | 0 | #443 | 3 | 8,339 | |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #464 | 3 | 10,523 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #472 | 16 | 10,188 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #481 | 47 | 12,905 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #525 | 2 | 12,621 |
| BH | 0 | #539 | 15 | 17,937 | |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #557 | 5 | 10,655 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #568 | 8 | 12,054 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #604 | 2 | 10,045 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #619 | 4 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #620 | 6 | 10,983 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #624 | 74 | 17,960 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #656 | 10 | 13,390 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #677 | 31 | 18,093 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #678 | 5 | 3,552 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #690 | 8 | 13,071 |
| IT | 0 | #699 | 16 | 4,183 | |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #730 | 204 | 5,610 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #776 | 11 | 15,093 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #798 | 9 | 18,755 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #806 | 146 | 16,906 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #833 | 49 | 17,948 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #839 | 113 | 5,873 |
| TN | 0 | #862 | 4 | 13,765 | |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #869 | 10 | 14,506 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #903 | 50 | 5,697 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #906 | 11 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #917 | 9 | 15,035 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #976 | 6 | 15,656 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,007 | 3 | 14,742 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,012 | 81 | 22,615 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,025 | 9 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,031 | 9 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,084 | 28 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,121 | 21 | 25,928 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| TR | 0 | #1,191 | 21 | 19,440 | |
| MA | 0 | #1,192 | 8 | 20,986 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,400 | 72 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,576 | 39 | 28,008 |
Graham is popular in 71 countries — most recent births per country:
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