Granger
Granger is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Bailiff, farm steward, or granary keeper.
Origin and history
Granger is a surname-derived given name of Old French origin, originally used as an occupational title for a farm bailiff or keeper of a granary. Historically rare in the United States, it has experienced a notable surge in adoption during the 2020s. Its modern usage is influenced by both popular culture and the trend of using traditional occupational surnames for boys.
Popularity in the United States
2,147 babies in the United States have been named Granger since 1880. It ranks #2786 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1047.
States where it is most popular
- TX (17.9 %)
- IN (9.1 %)
- OH (6.9 %)
- MO (6.2 %)
- NC (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 20 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 23 |
| 1960-1970 | 60 |
| 1970-1980 | 32 |
| 1980-1990 | 34 |
| 1990-2000 | 69 |
| 2000-2010 | 105 |
| 2010-2019 | 724 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,069 |
Famous people named Granger
- Granger Smith: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Derived from the Old French word 'grangier', which denoted a manager of a grange or granary.
- Nearly half of all U.S. male birth registrations for the name Granger have occurred since 2020.