Graeme
Every Graeme since 1933 — 2,876 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Graeme
Graeme is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,980 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1933, 2,876 American babies have been named Graeme. Its peak came in 2012, when 201 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Graeme stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Graeme year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #3,980 |
| 2024 | 30 | #3,727 |
| 2023 | 23 | #4,509 |
| 2022 | 38 | #3,178 |
| 2021 | 42 | #2,935 |
| 2020 | 65 | #2,149 |
| 2019 | 63 | #2,223 |
| 2018 | 63 | #2,194 |
| 2017 | 83 | #1,813 |
| 2016 | 118 | #1,458 |
| 2015 | 138 | #1,291 |
| 2014 | 184 | #1,065 |
| 2013 | 196 | #1,002 |
| 2012 | 201 | #992 |
| 2011 | 137 | #1,258 |
| 2010 | 102 | #1,559 |
| 2009 | 57 | #2,302 |
| 2008 | 55 | #2,355 |
| 2007 | 48 | #2,576 |
| 2006 | 43 | #2,712 |
| 2005 | 43 | #2,584 |
| 2004 | 40 | #2,661 |
| 2003 | 52 | #2,135 |
| 2002 | 40 | #2,480 |
| 2001 | 42 | #2,359 |
| 2000 | 46 | #2,184 |
| 1995 | 49 | #1,789 |
| 1990 | 40 | #1,914 |
| 1985 | 25 | #2,190 |
| 1980 | 20 | #2,473 |
| 1975 | 22 | #2,086 |
| 1970 | 12 | #2,784 |
| 1965 | 5 | #4,123 |
| 1960 | 6 | #3,808 |
| 1955 | 5 | #4,073 |
| 1950 | 6 | #3,464 |
| 1945 | 6 | #3,130 |
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Famous people named Graeme
- Graeme Souness Soccer player · b. 1953
- Graeme Revell Musician · b. 1955
- Graeme Dott Snooker · b. 1977
- Graeme Obree Cyclist · b. 1965
- Graeme Le Saux Soccer player · b. 1968
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Graeme in 2025?
Graeme ranked #3,980 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Graeme?
2,876 babies have been named Graeme in the United States since 1933, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Graeme most popular?
Graeme peaked in 2012, when 201 newborns received the name.
Is Graeme a boy or girl name?
Graeme is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Graeme rising or falling?
Graeme is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Graeme?
Well-known people named Graeme include Graeme Souness (soccer player), Graeme Revell (musician), Graeme Dott (snooker).