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Grantham

♂ Boy

Pronounced GRAN-thum /ˈɡɹæn.θəm/Medium

Meaning: Grantham is an English place name and surname (a town in Lincolnshire), likely 'gravelly homestead' or 'Granta's homestead' (Old English -ham, 'homestead'). A stately surname-style name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A stately surname-name: Grantham means 'gravelly homestead' (said 'GRAN-thum'). Distinguished and English.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningGrantham is an English place name and surname (a town in Lincolnshire), likely 'gravelly homestead' or 'Granta's homestead' (Old English -ham, 'homestead'). A stately surname-style name.
U.S. rank (2025)#11133 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 227

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619902025

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

Grantham is an English place name and surname (a Lincolnshire town), likely 'gravelly homestead' or 'Granta's homestead' (Old English -ham). It reads as a stately, distinguished surname-style pick (said 'GRAN-thum').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys. Rare, stately, and English.

Did you know? Grantham is an English town and surname — likely 'gravelly homestead' or 'Granta's homestead' — with a stately, distinguished ring (also familiar from Downton Abbey's Earl of Grantham) (said 'GRAN-thum').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Grantham — English place name/surname, 'gravelly homestead'

Variations

GrantGranthumGranthem

Nicknames

GrantTham

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Grantham mean?

Grantham is an English place name and surname, likely 'gravelly homestead' or 'Granta's homestead.'

How do you pronounce Grantham?

It's said GRAN-thum /ˈɡɹæn.θəm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Grantham a boy or girl name?

Grantham is used mainly as a boy's name.

How popular is Grantham?

Grantham is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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