Declining since 2012.
Popularity of Gram since 1975
Babies named Gram per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 28 |
| 2000s | 102 |
| 2010s | 154 |
| 2020s | 54 |
Meaning & origin
Gram is a rare and concise given name that has appeared sporadically in the United States since 1975. Its peak year was 2012, after which its use has declined. With no rank or one-in-N data available, Gram remains an uncommon choice, never recorded in any state's top baby names. Its origins are uncertain: it may recall the Old Norse word for wrath, or it may be a modern contraction of Graham. The name's simplicity and strong sound give it a modern, minimal appeal, but it has not gained wide traction.
Gram may derive from Old Norse Gramr, meaning 'wrath' or 'fury', which appears in Norse mythology as the name of a sword. Alternatively, it could be a modern shortened form of Graham, a Scottish surname originating from a place name meaning 'gravelly homestead'. As a given name in the United States, Gram has seen rare but consistent use since the 1970s, possibly influenced by the surname or by mythological references.
Sibling names for Gram
Names that share Gram's style, for a brother or sister.
