The nameGraeme
Graeme is the Scottish spelling of Graham. It has a strong footballing pedigree.
- Boy's name
- Scottish
Meaning
Graeme comes from Graham, a surname taken from Grantham in Lincolnshire, often read as "gravelly homestead".
Origin
Scottish, from English.
History
The surname travelled to Scotland in the 12th century and became a first name much later. In England and Wales Graeme was 755th in 1996, the first year of the series.
Famous people named Graeme
- Graeme Souness, footballer
- Graeme Le Saux, footballer
Popularity of the name Graeme
Graeme in the United States
Graeme was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,285 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Graeme. Its rise began around 1975, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Graeme in the United States were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 40 births a year on average, against 93 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Graeme
Names from the same generation as Graeme, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Graeme mean?
Graeme comes from Graham, a surname taken from Grantham in Lincolnshire, often read as "gravelly homestead".
What is the origin of the name Graeme?
Scottish, from English.
Is Graeme a girl's or a boy's name?
Graeme is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Graeme?
In 2024, Graeme was the 3742nd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 30 births.
What are good sibling names for Graeme?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Akemi, Annabelle, Emmanuelle and Sephora for a sister, Yassin, Nosson, Ewan and Shaquille for a brother.
Who are famous people named Graeme?
Graeme Souness, footballer; Graeme Le Saux, footballer.