How Many People Are Named Granger?

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

Granger
Rare
Old French

Granger means 'farmer' in Old French and it's incredibly rare, with only 1,983 people bearing the name and 1 in 166,439 Americans having it. The majority, 89%, are under 30, making it a truly modern choice.

~16,684
Living in US
1 in 19,866
Americans
2021
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Farmer
🌐
Origin
Old French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Dependable Hardworking
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spirituality, and a deep connection to the mysteries of life.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,015
Worldwide Bearers
#249,291
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,983
🇻🇪 Venezuela
5
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
4
🇫🇷 France
3
🇧🇷 Brazil
3
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
2
🇨🇳 China
2
🇹🇭 Thailand
1
🇹🇿 Tanzania
1
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,977 (100%)
♀ Female
6 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
1,831
Would be under 30 (89%)
121
Would be 30–60 (6%)
97
Would be over 60 (5%)

All 2,049 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: 2021

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

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

📜 Granger Through the Generations

With just 2,049 births recorded in the US since records began, Granger remains a niche name. As of today, there are 1,983 people named Granger living in the country, reflecting its very limited adoption. Interestingly, the name peaked in popularity in 2021 with 234 births, showing a rising trend among younger parents. The average age of those named Granger is 13, indicating it's largely a name for the under-30 crowd, with 1,831 individuals falling into this category.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 180
Indiana 91
Ohio 67
Missouri 59
North Carolina 54
Tennessee 54
Georgia 45
Alabama 38
Michigan 36
Pennsylvania 36

⭐ Famous People Named Granger

Granger is a masculine given name which may refer to:Granger Boston (1921–1958), English cricketer Granger Cobb (1960–2015), American entrepreneur Granger K. Costikyan (1907–1998), American banker Granger Hall (basketball), American retired basketball player Granger Macfarlane, American hotelier and politician Granger Smith, American Southern Baptist minister and former country music singer and songwriter under the stage name Earl Dibbles Jr. Granger, a character in the multiplayer online battle arena game Mobile Legends: Bang Bang…

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✨ Similar Names to Granger

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Granger's Old French roots

📄 About the Name Granger

How Many People Have the Name Granger?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 16,684 people in the United States currently share the name Granger. That works out to roughly 1 in every 19,866 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Granger a Common or Rare Name?

Granger is classified as 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 Granger Mean?

Granger means "farmer" and comes from Old French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Granger Most Popular?

The name Granger reached peak popularity in 2021, with 234 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Granger?

Approximately 16,684 people named Granger live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 16,684. That works out to roughly 1 in 19,866 Americans.

Is Granger a rare name?

Granger is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 19,866 Americans has this name.

What does the name Granger mean?

Granger means "farmer" and comes from Old French origins.

Is Granger more male or female?

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

When was Granger most popular?

Granger peaked in 2021 with 234 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US16,684
All-Time Births16,684
1 in X1 in 19,866
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2021
World Rank#249,291
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.