Graham

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Graham

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Graham comes from a Scottish surname meaning “Gravel Home,” from Grantham from “grand” (gravel) and “ham” (home).

History:
The surname Graham, belonging to one Sir William de Graham (died 1424), was brought to Scotland during the 15th century. Graham was transferred (along with many other aristocratical Scottish surnames) for use as a first name during the 19th century.

Pronunciation: gram.

Alternates: Graeme, Grahame.

Famous Bearers:
Artists and Authors:
Graham Sutherland (1903-1980)
British artist.
Graham Greene (1904-1991)
British novelist.
Graham Swift (1949-)
British novelist.

Educators, Scholars, and Social Workers:
Graham Taylor (1851-1938)
American civic reformer.
Graham Wallas (1858-1932)
British educator.
Grahame Clark (1907-1995)
British archaeologist.
Graham Coughtry (1931-1999)
Canadian artist.

Miscellaneous:
Graham McNamee (1888-1942)
American broadcaster.
Graham Hill (1929-1975)
British automobile racer.
Graham Kerr (1934-)
American television chef.
Graham Gooch (1953-)
British cricket player.

Singers and Entertainers:
Graham Chapman (1941-1989)
British comedian.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.012 % named Graham

Popularity of Graham:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1910: 867th most popular.
1910-1920: 688th most popular.
1920-1930: 626th most popular.
1930-1940: 579th most popular.
1940-1950: 691st most popular.
1950-1960: 784th most popular.
1960-1970: 741st most popular.
1970-1980: 590th most popular.
1980-1990: 369th most popular.
1990: 413th most popular.
1991: 390th most popular.
1992: 408th most popular.
1993: 371st most popular.
1994: 404th most popular.
1995: 382nd most popular.
1996: 410th most popular.
1997: 422nd most popular.
1998: 402nd most popular.
1999: 405th most popular.
2000: 409th most popular.
2001: 403rd most popular.
2002: 416th most popular.
2003: 397th most popular.