Rising since 2022, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Grantham since 1990
Babies named Grantham per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 62 |
| 2000s | 85 |
| 2010s | 68 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Grantham is an English surname-turned-first-name rooted in the Lincolnshire town of the same name. While it first entered the U.S. baby name records in 1990, it has remained exceptionally rare; in 2025 it ranked 10,695th, with only about 1 in 284,679 newborns receiving it. Its peak popularity came in 1995, and after a period of decline, its trajectory has been rising since 2022, suggesting renewed interest in surname-style names. Grantham has not been concentrated in any particular U.S. state, reflecting its scattered, uncommon usage. For parents drawn to place names with a dignified, landed-gentry feel, Grantham offers a distinctive alternative to more common surnames like Graham or Grant.
Grantham originates as an English locational surname from the town of Grantham in Lincolnshire. The place name is composed of the Old English elements 'grand' (gravel) or possibly a personal name 'Granta', plus 'ham' (homestead, village). It began occasional use as a given name in the late 20th century, following the trend of surnames as first names.
Sibling names for Grantham
Names that share Grantham's style, for a brother or sister.
