Granger
Boy name · #1638 in 2025 · Uniqueness 82/100
Granger is currently the #1638 boy name in the United States — 103 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #2189, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 17,476 boys born in 2025 was named Granger.
Babies named Granger per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 113-year story
Granger first appears in the Social Security records in 1912, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 234 boys were named Granger — good for #957 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Granger against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Granger in class?
Granger scores 82 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Granger will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Granger is most common
Geography matters for names, and Granger is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Grangers were TX (9), GA (7), FL (6), MO (6), OH (6). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Granger
Statistically, parents drawn to Granger tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Ranger, Alister, Cartier, Kyzer, and Ruger.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Granger | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 103 | #1634 |
| 2024 | 157 | #1256 |
| 2023 | 183 | #1144 |
| 2022 | 205 | #1069 |
| 2021 | 234 | #957 |
| 2020 | 187 | #1069 |
| 2019 | 161 | #1188 |
| 2018 | 145 | #1261 |
| 2017 | 127 | #1384 |
| 2016 | 110 | #1522 |
| 2015 | 62 | #2189 |
| 2014 | 38 | #2985 |
| 2013 | 33 | #3265 |
| 2012 | 19 | #4862 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5675 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6036 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5800 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5487 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6262 |
| 2006 | 11 | #6904 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6634 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8143 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7245 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5725 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6316 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Granger a popular boy name?
Granger ranked #1638 among boys in 2025 with 103 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2189.
When was the name Granger most popular?
Granger peaked in 2021, when 234 American boys received the name (ranked #957 that year). Since 2021 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Granger?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 17,476 newborn American boys was named Granger. It scores 82/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.