Total births
692
Boys' name · since 1976
Grahm
Grahm has 692 recorded births since 1976 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2008 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #10153
- among boys today
- 692
- born since 1976
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
692 babies have been named Grahm since 1976, making it today's #10153 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Grahm recorded 692 times among boys since 1976, holding rank #10153 nationally today, ahead of 29% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2025.
- #10153 among boys today
- 692 born since 1976
- 2010s peak decade
- 29% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Grahm is currently the #10153 boys' name in America, more common than 29% of boys - 692 born since 1976, peaking in the 2010s.
- #10153
- among boys today
- 692
- born since 1976
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
Grahm vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10153
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 29% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Grahm was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
36 babies were named Grahm in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Grahm compares
692 Top 37% higher than 63% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Grahm's all-time total is 89% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Grahm | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 692 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 36 | 23 | 22,252 |
Grahm's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Grahm splits its recorded history at 2002: 68% of all births land in the more recent half, 32% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1976 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2008 peak of 36 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Grahm at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#10,153
Active since
1976
Grahm popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Grahm by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Grahm's strongest decade.
235 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Grahm births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 16
1970s
16 births
- 1980s 63
1980s
63 births
- 1990s
1990s
106 births
- 2000s
2000s
208 births
- 2010s
2010s
235 births
- 2020s 64
2020s
64 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 235 births (34% of all-time use).
How Grahm compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Grahm's total volume
Grahm vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Grahm by state
Where Grahm concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.7% |
Michigan share of Grahm's total US births 0.7%
5 of 692 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Grahm? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 692 babies named Grahm. Today it holds rank #10153 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2008, with 36 births.
When was Grahm most popular? ▼
Grahm was most popular in the 2010s decade with 235 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Grahm most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Grahm are Michigan (5 births).
How long has the name Grahm been used? ▼
Grahm has been recorded in Social Security data since 1976, spanning 50 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Grahm? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Grant, Grayson, Graham, Grady, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Grahm's data
- Grahm's decade-level peak was the 2010s (235 total births); usage has since declined to 64 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Grahms (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Grahm
Nearby Names Like Grahm
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Grahm
Grant Boy
#241 136,462 births
Grayson Boy
#48 128,994 births
Graham Boy
#129 61,436 births
Grady Boy
#372 52,474 births
Granville Boy
#12350 5,501 births
Compare Grahm side by side: Grahm vs Grant Grahm vs Grayson Grahm vs Graham
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Grahm
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1976–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Grahm: #10153 Boys' Name - 692 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/grahm. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Grahm draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.