How Many People Are Named Graig?

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

Graig
Very Rare
Welsh

Graig is a very rare male name, with only 1,166 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 283,027 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1979 with 64 births, showing it's a stable choice between classic and modern.

~242
Living in US
1 in 1,369,625
Americans
1979
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Welsh origin, meaning 'blessed'
🌐
Origin
Welsh
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Strong Dependable Resilient
33
Life Path Number

Life-path number 33 symbolizes a person with a strong sense of purpose and a deep connection to spiritual guidance.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,742
Worldwide Bearers
#115,079
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
2,517
🇿🇦 South Africa
341
🇬🇧 England
163
🇨🇦 Canada
133
🇻🇺 Vanuatu
106
🇨🇬 Congo
58
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
43
🇿🇲 Zambia
36
🇳🇬 Nigeria
36
🇬🇧 Wales
28

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,166 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 52
36
Would be under 30 (3%)
978
Would be 30–60 (73%)
322
Would be over 60 (24%)

All 1,336 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: 1979

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
42
Modern Appeal
58
International
92

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

📜 Graig Through the Generations

Graig has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, with its peak in 1979 marking a high point in its usage. Today, the majority of those named Graig are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a generation that embraced the name during its most popular years. With 36 under 30 and 322 over 60, Graig's demographic shows a balanced spread across different age groups, reflecting its enduring appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 173
California 52
New Jersey 44
Ohio 24
Connecticut 10
Pennsylvania 10

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Graig's Welsh roots

📄 About the Name Graig

How Many People Have the Name Graig?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 242 people in the United States currently share the name Graig. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,369,625 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Graig a Common or Rare Name?

Graig 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.

What Does the Name Graig Mean?

Graig means "Welsh origin, meaning 'blessed'" and comes from Welsh origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Graig Most Popular?

The name Graig reached peak popularity in 1979, with 64 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Graig?

Approximately 242 people named Graig live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 242. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,369,625 Americans.

Is Graig a rare name?

Graig is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,369,625 Americans has this name.

What does the name Graig mean?

Graig means "Welsh origin, meaning 'blessed'" and comes from Welsh origins.

Is Graig more male or female?

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

When was Graig most popular?

Graig peaked in 1979 with 64 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US242
All-Time Births242
1 in X1 in 1,369,625
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age52
Peak Year1979
World Rank#115,079
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.