Declining since 2017, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Gresham since 1918
Babies named Gresham per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 33 |
| 2010s | 79 |
| 2020s | 26 |
Meaning & origin
Gresham is an English surname that transitioned to occasional given-name use, first appearing in US birth records in 1918. It is exceedingly rare: in 2025, only about 1 in 284,679 boys received the name, placing it at rank 10,695. Its peak usage came in 2014, but since then it has been on a steady decline, with the trajectory falling notably since 2017. There are no top states where Gresham is more prevalent; it is used across the country in very small numbers. The name's rarity gives it a unique, surname-as-first-name feel without widespread exposure.
Gresham is an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'grazing homestead' in Old English, from 'gres' (grass) and 'ham' (homestead). The name has been used as a given name since the 19th century, though it has never been common.
Sibling names for Gresham
Names that share Gresham's style, for a brother or sister.
