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
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 34.9 years old
📈 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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