Granger

Granger - A very unique male name

Granger appeared on the charts for the first time in 2009 on position #3616. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Granger and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Granger? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Granger. The baby boy name Granger was given to 45 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1784 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 32,584 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Granger peaked in popularity 5 years ago in 2021 on position 930.

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Granger is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Granger is currently topping the baby name charts in Missouri at position #819 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,805.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Granger is where you live.

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Granger origin and meaning

English surname

A transferred occupational surname — a granger was the keeper of a grange, a farm or grain storehouse (from Latin granum, 'grain'), i.e. a farm bailiff

Granger is an old English occupational surname that only became a boys' first name in America in 2009 — its arrival tracks almost exactly the fame of Hermione Granger, Harry Potter's heroine, whose surname it is; that fictional surname association is credited here as a usage fact, not as a bearer. It peaked in 2021 and is now falling.

Attested etymology

Granger is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Granger, pop culture references for the name Granger and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Granger

We've found the following names that sound similar to Granger, sorted by popularity.

Gurniwaz / Grainger /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Granger

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Granger a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Granger?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

GRAYN-jer · /ˈɡreɪndʒər/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Granger Smith — American country music singer (b. 1979) Contemporary

Style

OccupationalSurname

Why parents choose it

Granger has a rugged, agrarian surname sound in the Carter/Walker line, with a literary shimmer from Harry Potter. It remains uncommon.

Worth knowing

• For most people the first association is Hermione Granger — a female fictional surname, not a bearer of this boys' name — and the name is falling from its 2021 peak.