Grant
Grant is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Large, tall, or grand.
Origin and history
Grant originated as an English and Scottish surname derived from the Norman French word 'grand', meaning large or tall. Historically used to honor figures like Civil War general and U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant, it became a popular given name in the United States. It remains a classic, widely recognized masculine name that consistently ranks in the top 250.
Popularity in the United States
136,462 babies in the United States have been named Grant since 1880. It ranks #246 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #223.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10 %)
- TX (6.7 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
- PA (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 459 |
| 1890-1900 | 614 |
| 1900-1910 | 640 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,718 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,626 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,749 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,966 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,733 |
| 1960-1970 | 6,805 |
| 1970-1980 | 7,200 |
| 1980-1990 | 14,522 |
| 1990-2000 | 25,457 |
| 2000-2010 | 28,416 |
| 2010-2019 | 23,770 |
| 2020-2029 | 9,787 |
Famous people named Grant
- Grant Hill: Basketball Player, Sports Executive
- Grant Gustin: Actor, Singer
- Grant Wood: Painter, Artist
Fun facts
- Grant originally began as an English surname derived from the Old French nickname 'grand', given to tall or influential individuals.
- Its adoption as a given name in the 19th century was heavily influenced by U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant.