Rising since 2009, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Grantley since 1982
Babies named Grantley per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2014, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Grantley's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 96 |
| 2020s | 64 |
Meaning & origin
Grantley is a rare English surname-turned-given name, making its first recorded appearance in U.S. data in 1982. As of 2025, it ranks 7679 with an estimated 1 in 170,808 boys bearing the name. Its popularity has been steadily rising since 2009, reaching a peak in 2024, though it remains uncommon. The name evokes a sense of English heritage and pastoral landscapes, fitting the modern trend of using surname-style first names. Its moderate familiarity as a surname gives it a grounded, distinguished feel without being overly trendy.
Grantley is an English habitational surname transferred to given name use, deriving from place names in England. The first element may come from Old English 'græs' (grass) or 'grēne' (green), but more likely from an Old English personal name or 'grāf' (grove). The second element is 'lēah' (wood, clearing, meadow). As a given name, it emerged in the late 20th century, likely inspired by the surname trend.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Grant, Lee
Sibling names for Grantley
Names that share Grantley's style, for a brother or sister.
