Grafton
Grafton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Settlement at the grove.
Origin and history
Grafton is an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'settlement near the grove'. Historically used in England as a habitational surname, it transitioned into a rare given name in the United States. It remains a distinctive, uncommon choice for boys today.
Popularity in the United States
1,080 babies in the United States have been named Grafton since 1880. It ranks #3607 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1873.
States where it is most popular
- MD (54.5 %)
- AL (45.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 12 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 130 |
| 1920-1930 | 145 |
| 1930-1940 | 99 |
| 1940-1950 | 126 |
| 1950-1960 | 114 |
| 1960-1970 | 41 |
| 1970-1980 | 23 |
| 1980-1990 | 42 |
| 1990-2000 | 50 |
| 2000-2010 | 106 |
| 2010-2019 | 128 |
| 2020-2029 | 54 |
Famous people named Grafton
- Grafton Green: Jurist, Judge
Fun facts
- The name originally denoted people living near multiple places named Grafton in counties across England, such as Worcestershire and Northamptonshire.
- Fewer than 1,100 boys in total have been recorded with the given name Grafton in U.S. birth records since 1880.