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Grafton

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Pronounced GRAF-tun /ˈɡræf.tən/High

Meaning: From an English place/surname — the Old English graf + tun, 'a farm/settlement by a grove'; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: A grove farm/settlement: Grafton is English. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom an English place/surname — the Old English graf + tun, 'a farm/settlement by a grove'; we note the place

U.S. rank (2024)#8530 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1916

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,071

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Grafton comes from an English place/surname — the Old English graf + tun, 'a farm/settlement by a grove' (we note the place). A crisp, modern name (said 'GRAF-tun').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern surname-name. Rare, a-grove-farm at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Grafton comes from the Old English graf + tun, 'a farm/settlement by a grove' — a crisp place/surname (we note the place; said 'GRAF-tun').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Grafton — place/surname

Variations

Graftyn

Nicknames

Graf

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Grafton mean?

Grafton is an English place/surname — Old English 'a farm/settlement by a grove'. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Grafton?

It's said GRAF-tun /ˈɡræf.tən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Grafton a boy or girl name?

Grafton is a boy's name.

How popular is Grafton?

Grafton is a very rare name in the U.S.