Boy
Grant
great, large
About Grant
Strong, straightforward, and impossible to mispronounce—this single-syllable powerhouse has endured for generations. The name suggests capability and trustworthiness, qualities that serve well from the playground to the boardroom. Its brevity makes it an excellent choice for parents who prefer names that get straight to the point, and it complements longer surnames beautifully. The classic nature of this name means it never feels dated or trendy, providing timeless appeal that transcends generational preferences. Whether shouted across a soccer field or printed on a business card, it maintains its solid presence in any context.
Popularity of the Name Grant
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #228 | ||||
| 1881 | #273 | ||||
| 1882 | #268 | ||||
| 1883 | #290 | ||||
| 1884 | #265 | ||||
| 1885 | #207 | ||||
| 1886 | #195 | ||||
| 1887 | #228 | ||||
| 1888 | #266 | ||||
| 1889 | #268 | ||||
| 1890 | #203 | ||||
| 1891 | #211 | ||||
| 1892 | #219 | ||||
| 1893 | #231 | ||||
| 1894 | #215 | ||||
| 1895 | #192 | ||||
| 1896 | #212 | ||||
| 1897 | #199 | ||||
| 1898 | #244 | ||||
| 1899 | #275 | ||||
| 1900 | #218 | ||||
| 1901 | #257 | ||||
| 1902 | #253 | ||||
| 1903 | #232 | ||||
| 1904 | #250 | ||||
| 1905 | #246 | ||||
| 1906 | #247 | ||||
| 1907 | #237 | ||||
| 1908 | #235 | ||||
| 1909 | #296 | ||||
| 1910 | #245 | ||||
| 1911 | #335 | ||||
| 1912 | #272 | ||||
| 1913 | #290 | ||||
| 1914 | #275 | ||||
| 1915 | #253 | ||||
| 1916 | #273 | ||||
| 1917 | #253 | ||||
| 1918 | #254 | ||||
| 1919 | #264 | ||||
| 1920 | #282 | ||||
| 1921 | #274 | ||||
| 1922 | #276 | ||||
| 1923 | #287 | ||||
| 1924 | #296 | ||||
| 1925 | #297 | ||||
| 1926 | #310 | ||||
| 1927 | #308 | ||||
| 1928 | #319 | ||||
| 1929 | #321 | ||||
| 1930 | #318 | ||||
| 1931 | #337 | ||||
| 1932 | #334 | ||||
| 1933 | #334 | ||||
| 1934 | #331 | ||||
| 1935 | #322 | ||||
| 1936 | #343 | ||||
| 1937 | #328 | ||||
| 1938 | #329 | #145 | |||
| 1939 | #323 | #166 | |||
| 1940 | #315 | #163 | |||
| 1941 | #300 | #166 | |||
| 1942 | #304 | #123 | |||
| 1943 | #302 | #104 | |||
| 1944 | #306 | #129 | |||
| 1945 | #321 | #84 | |||
| 1946 | #326 | #71 | |||
| 1947 | #323 | #79 | |||
| 1948 | #327 | #70 | |||
| 1949 | #314 | #41 | |||
| 1950 | #317 | #35 | |||
| 1951 | #309 | #35 | |||
| 1952 | #303 | #35 | |||
| 1953 | #300 | #35 | |||
| 1954 | #282 | #30 | |||
| 1955 | #290 | #33 | |||
| 1956 | #300 | #24 | |||
| 1957 | #298 | #23 | |||
| 1958 | #313 | #16 | |||
| 1959 | #320 | #18 | |||
| 1960 | #293 | #19 | |||
| 1961 | #275 | #19 | |||
| 1962 | #278 | #14 | |||
| 1963 | #276 | #17 | |||
| 1964 | #303 | #13 | |||
| 1965 | #302 | #16 | |||
| 1966 | #295 | #16 | |||
| 1967 | #307 | #16 | |||
| 1968 | #316 | #17 | |||
| 1969 | #295 | #18 | |||
| 1970 | #271 | #20 | |||
| 1971 | #299 | #21 | |||
| 1972 | #318 | #22 | |||
| 1973 | #304 | #24 | |||
| 1974 | #300 | #26 | |||
| 1975 | #269 | #39 | |||
| 1976 | #270 | #53 | |||
| 1977 | #270 | #43 | |||
| 1978 | #249 | #55 | |||
| 1979 | #226 | #54 | |||
| 1980 | #217 | #65 | |||
| 1981 | #222 | #59 | |||
| 1982 | #211 | #59 | |||
| 1983 | #167 | #81 | |||
| 1984 | #169 | #72 | |||
| 1985 | #166 | #85 | |||
| 1986 | #179 | #88 | |||
| 1987 | #175 | #99 | |||
| 1988 | #172 | #111 | |||
| 1989 | #180 | #183 | |||
| 1990 | #183 | #134 | |||
| 1991 | #182 | #168 | #273 | #184 | |
| 1992 | #167 | #187 | #368 | #216 | |
| 1993 | #151 | #273 | #222 | ||
| 1994 | #152 | #185 | #230 | ||
| 1995 | #116 | #202 | #271 | #243 | |
| 1996 | #119 | #299 | #241 | #214 | |
| 1997 | #115 | #134 | #255 | #222 | |
| 1998 | #127 | #157 | #267 | #404 | #259 |
| 1999 | #128 | #204 | #413 | #248 | |
| 2000 | #123 | #271 | #274 | ||
| 2001 | #135 | #315 | #284 | #290 | |
| 2002 | #127 | #338 | #507 | #411 | |
| 2003 | #137 | #360 | #365 | #376 | |
| 2004 | #141 | #406 | #328 | ||
| 2005 | #154 | #458 | #362 | ||
| 2006 | #155 | #632 | #430 | ||
| 2007 | #161 | #750 | #445 | ||
| 2008 | #143 | #733 | #436 | ||
| 2009 | #145 | #913 | #768 | #375 | |
| 2010 | #155 | #961 | #497 | ||
| 2011 | #151 | #983 | #439 | ||
| 2012 | #163 | #414 | |||
| 2013 | #169 | #434 | |||
| 2014 | #155 | #475 | |||
| 2015 | #177 | #544 | |||
| 2016 | #171 | #474 | |||
| 2017 | #173 | #491 | |||
| 2018 | #184 | #520 | |||
| 2019 | #198 | #534 | |||
| 2020 | #213 | #502 | |||
| 2021 | #214 | #630 | |||
| 2022 | #220 | #512 | |||
| 2023 | #228 | #633 | |||
| 2024 | #241 | #734 | |||
| 2025 | #228 | #560 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Grant
- Grantham
- Grantley
- Granville
Names Similar to Grant
Nicknames for Grant
- Gray
- Gran
- G.T.
- Granty
- Ant
Famous People Named Grant
| Grant Hill | American basketball player |
| Grant Gustin | American actor |
| Grant Imahara | American engineer and television host |
| Grant Wood | American painter |
| Grant Heslov | American actor and producer |
| Grant Morrison | Scottish comic book writer |
| Grant Show | American actor |
| Grant Achatz | American chef |
| Grant Shapps | British politician |
| Grant Thompson | American YouTube personality |
| Grant Denyer | Australian television presenter |
| Grant Mitchell | English actor |
| Grant Goodeve | American actor |
| Grant Williams | American basketball player |
| Grant Aleksander | American actor |
| Grant Wahl | American sports journalist |
| Grant Bowler | New Zealand actor |
Characters Named Grant
| Grant Ward | Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D |
| Grant MacLaren | Travelers |
| Grant Baker | Days of Our Lives |
| Grant Morrison | The Boys |
| Grant Anderson | Grey's Anatomy |
| Grant Turner | The Office |
| Grant Tinker | Friends |
| Grant Mitchell | General Hospital |
| Grant Gabriel | Smallville |
| Grant Green | Power |
| Grant Van De Kamp | Desperate Housewives |
| Grant Sullivan | Gossip Girl |
| Grant Cooper | Gilmore Girls |
| Grant Colyer | One Tree Hill |
| Grant Williams | 24 |
| Grant Sherman | CSI - Crime Scene Investigation |
| Grant Wiggins | A Lesson Before Dying |