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Grafton

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Meaning of Grafton: English: 'farmstead by the grove'

Grafton is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 7934th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#7934

9 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

1,080

First recorded 1886 · peak 1916

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 5 babies1982: 7 babies1983: 5 babies1984: 5 babies1985: 0 babies1986: 7 babies1987: 8 babies1988: 0 babies1989: 5 babies1990: 0 babies19901991: 6 babies1992: 9 babies1993: 0 babies1994: 6 babies1995: 7 babies1996: 7 babies1997: 9 babies1998: 6 babies1999: 0 babies2000: 5 babies20002001: 15 babies2002: 8 babies2003: 11 babies2004: 10 babies2005: 7 babies2006: 10 babies2007: 11 babies2008: 10 babies2009: 19 babies2010: 8 babies20102011: 12 babies2012: 22 babies2013: 16 babies2014: 13 babies2015: 5 babies2016: 15 babies2017: 16 babies2018: 10 babies2019: 11 babies2020: 9 babies20202021: 6 babies2022: 10 babies2023: 11 babies2024: 9 babies2025: 9 babies
US babies named Grafton per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 22.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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