Graden
Graden is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Grassy valley or gravelly hill.
Origin and history
Graden is a rare English surname turned given name, historically derived from place names associated with grassy valleys or gravelly hills. It remains an unusual choice in the United States, appealing to parents who favor surname-style names ending in -en. Its usage has remained low and stable over the past several decades.
Popularity in the United States
710 babies in the United States have been named Graden since 1880. It ranks #3966 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1898.
States where it is most popular
- CA (54.2 %)
- UT (25 %)
- MN (20.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 17 |
| 1920-1930 | 30 |
| 1930-1940 | 25 |
| 1940-1950 | 7 |
| 1950-1960 | 15 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 7 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 66 |
| 2000-2010 | 289 |
| 2010-2019 | 214 |
| 2020-2029 | 29 |
Fun facts
- Graden originated as an English habitational surname, derived from place names denoting natural landscape features.
- Graden fits into the popular 'two-syllables ending in -den' naming pattern, alongside names like Braden and Jayden.