Graeme
Graeme is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Gravelly homestead or grey home.
Origin and history
Graeme is a traditional Scottish variation of the name Graham, derived from a Place-name meaning gravelly homestead. It has a long history of use in Scotland and other English-speaking nations. In the United States, it remains a moderately rare choice with a distinct, classic charm.
Popularity in the United States
2,876 babies in the United States have been named Graeme since 1880. It ranks #2417 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1702.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.4 %)
- OH (10 %)
- PA (7.2 %)
- IL (6.7 %)
- TX (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 17 |
| 1940-1950 | 11 |
| 1950-1960 | 39 |
| 1960-1970 | 61 |
| 1970-1980 | 132 |
| 1980-1990 | 238 |
| 1990-2000 | 402 |
| 2000-2010 | 466 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,285 |
| 2020-2029 | 225 |
Famous people named Graeme
- Graeme McDowell: Golfer, Athlete
- Graeme Revell: Composer, Musician
- Graeme Gibson: Novelist, Author
Fun facts
- Graeme is a recognized Scottish spelling variant of Graham, sharing the same clan history and etymological root.
- The name traces back to Anglo-Norman origins associated with Clan Graham in medieval Scotland.