How Many People Are Named Graeme?

Complete statistics for the name Graeme: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Graeme
Very Rare
Scottish

Graeme, a very rare male name, has only 2,749 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 120,034 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority, 73%, are under 30, showing it's a genuinely modern choice.

~100
Living in US
1 in 3,314,493
Americans
2012
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
Scottish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Strong Dependable
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,437
Worldwide Bearers
#8,750
Global Rank
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
358
🇮🇱 Israel
343
🇹🇭 Thailand
323
🇮🇪 Ireland
314
🇵🇱 Poland
236
🇫🇯 Fiji
173
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
129
🇩🇪 Germany
125
🇳🇱 Netherlands
119
🇫🇷 France
114

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,749 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
2,080
Would be under 30 (73%)
668
Would be 30–60 (23%)
101
Would be over 60 (4%)

All 2,849 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2012

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
96
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Graeme Through the Generations

With only 2,849 total births recorded since its inception, Graeme remains a niche name. Its peak popularity came in 2012 when 201 babies were given this name, but it's been slowly declining ever since. Today, the average Graeme is 23 years old, with most under 30, indicating it's a name favored by younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 166
Ohio 95
Pennsylvania 69
Illinois 64
Texas 63
New York 62
North Carolina 43
Massachusetts 39
Michigan 38
Florida 34

⭐ Famous People Named Graeme

Graham is a masculine given name in the English language. It is derived from the surname. The variant form Graeme can also be pronounced.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Graeme

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Graeme's Scottish roots

📄 About the Name Graeme

How Many People Have the Name Graeme?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 100 people in the United States currently share the name Graeme. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,314,493 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Graeme a Common or Rare Name?

Graeme is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Graeme in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Graeme Most Popular?

The name Graeme reached peak popularity in 2012, with 201 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Graeme?

Approximately 100 people named Graeme live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 100. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,314,493 Americans.

Is Graeme a rare name?

Graeme is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,314,493 Americans has this name.

What does the name Graeme mean?

The meaning and origin of Graeme are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Graeme more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Graeme are male and 0% are female.

When was Graeme most popular?

Graeme peaked in 2012 with 201 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US100
All-Time Births100
1 in X1 in 3,314,493
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age23
Peak Year2012
World Rank#8,750
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.