Grant is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #228 in 2023 with 1,541 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 3,315 births ranking #115. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 51.9%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 1,109 boys born was named Grant. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Grant is a concise surname name usually linked with the idea of greatness or height. Its clear, masculine sound gives it a no-nonsense strength.
The name entered first-name use from surname tradition and has long felt dependable in English-speaking countries. Its style is crisp and understated rather than flashy.