How Many People Are Named Grant?

135,103

people in the United States are named Grant

1 in 2,479 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#554

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0403%

Of US population

Peak Year

1997

3,315 births

Trend

Declining

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English, Scottish
Pronunciation: GRANT
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From an English and Scottish surname which was derived from Norman French grand meaning "great, large". A famous bearer of the surname was Ulysses Grant (1822-1885), the commander of the Union forces during the American Civil War who later served as president. In America the name has often been given in his honour.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.2%
Male
99.9%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 34.9 years old

Young (<30) 78,424
58%
Adult (30–60) 33,086
24.5%
Senior (>60) 23,593
17.5%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 12,968
Texas 8,652
Ohio 7,519
Illinois 6,637
Pennsylvania 5,836
Michigan 5,775
Minnesota 4,722
Indiana 4,425
New York 4,408
Missouri 4,307

💡 Fun Facts About "Grant"

  • 1,453 babies were named Grant in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1997
  • Currently declining in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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