Total births
2,147
Boys' name · since 1912
Granger
Granger has 2,147 recorded births since 1912 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2021 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1258
- among boys today
- 2,147
- born since 1912
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other boys
Granger currently ranks #1258 among boys' names in America, with 2,147 babies recorded since 1912.
Social Security Administration records show Granger recorded 2,147 times among boys since 1912, holding rank #1258 nationally today, ahead of 91% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2025.
- #1258 among boys today
- 2,147 born since 1912
- 2020s peak decade
- 91% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Granger is currently the #1258 boys' name in America, more common than 91% of boys - 2,147 born since 1912, peaking in the 2020s.
- #1258
- among boys today
- 2,147
- born since 1912
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other boys
Granger vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1258
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 91% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Granger was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
234 babies were named Granger in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Granger compares
2,147 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
Granger's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Granger | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,147 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 234 | 23 | 22,252 |
Granger's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Granger's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 90% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 10%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1912, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 234, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Granger at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#1,258
Active since
1912
Granger popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 234
- Annual births at peak, across 114 years of records
Granger popularity over time - girls
6 total births recorded since 2022 (Granger as girls' name)
Granger by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Granger's strongest decade.
1,069 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Granger births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 20
1910s
20 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 1950s 23
1950s
23 births
- 1960s 60
1960s
60 births
- 1970s 32
1970s
32 births
- 1980s 34
1980s
34 births
- 1990s 69
1990s
69 births
- 2000s 105
2000s
105 births
- 2010s
2010s
724 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,069 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 1,069 births (50% of all-time use).
How Granger 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 Granger's total volume
Granger vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Granger by state
Where Granger concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 189 | 8.8% |
| #2 | Indiana | | 96 | 4.5% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 73 | 3.4% |
| #4 | Missouri | | 65 | 3.0% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 54 | 2.5% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 54 | 2.5% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 52 | 2.4% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 42 | 2.0% |
Texas share of Granger's total US births 8.8%
Even split
189 of 2,147 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 29 reporting states.
Granger appears in 29 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Granger? ▼
2,147 babies have been named Granger since 1912. It currently ranks #1258 among boys. The peak year was 2021 with 234 births.
When was Granger most popular? ▼
Granger was most popular in the 2020s decade with 1,069 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Granger most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Granger are Texas (189 births), Indiana (96 births), Ohio (73 births).
How long has the name Granger been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Granger since 1912 -- 114 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Granger? ▼
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 Granger's data
- Texas records the most Grangers (189 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Granger
Nearby Names Like Granger
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Granger
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 Granger side by side: Granger vs Grant Granger vs Grayson Granger vs Graham
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1912–2025 (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. "Granger: #1258 Boys' Name - 2,147 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/granger. 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 Granger 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 July 2026.