Graden
Every Graden since 1914 — 710 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Graden
Graden is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1914, 710 American babies have been named Graden. Its peak came in 2008, when 50 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Graden stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Graden year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 6 | #11,399 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,092 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,123 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9,002 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11,239 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,104 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,832 |
| 2016 | 19 | #5,000 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4,445 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,126 |
| 2013 | 27 | #3,790 |
| 2012 | 29 | #3,645 |
| 2011 | 30 | #3,544 |
| 2010 | 43 | #2,801 |
| 2009 | 34 | #3,289 |
| 2008 | 50 | #2,527 |
| 2007 | 45 | #2,697 |
| 2006 | 30 | #3,466 |
| 2005 | 28 | #3,479 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,914 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4,495 |
| 2002 | 21 | #3,956 |
| 2001 | 15 | #4,967 |
| 2000 | 25 | #3,352 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6,090 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,593 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,678 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 5 | #4,072 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 7 | #2,975 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,006 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,058 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Graden in 2025?
Graden did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Graden?
710 babies have been named Graden in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Graden most popular?
Graden peaked in 2008, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Graden a boy or girl name?
Graden is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Graden rising or falling?
Graden is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.