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Origin & history of Graeme1
Scottish / Old English roots
Graeme is the Scottish spelling of Graham, from an English place name and surname meaning gravelly homestead — from the Old English greot (gravel) and ham (homestead). The Graeme spelling preserves the traditional Scottish form. The name has been borne by figures like cyclist Graeme Obree and writer Graeme Simsion. As an American given name, Graeme peaked in 2012 alongside the broader American interest in distinctive Scottish-rooted boys names.
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Root name
The root form of Graeme is
Graham — meaning Gravelly homestead.
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Modern usage
Graeme remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Graeme?
2012
peak year
At its height in 2012, Graeme reached #992 nationally — 201 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 2010s — particularly the decade right around the peak. Today, Graeme is a less common but recognizable name in U.S. records (ranked #2,546) with about 66 babies named Graeme each year. Graeme's usage has fallen in recent decades. In all, around 2,849 babies have been registered as Graeme since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
201
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #992)
(ranked #992)
66
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
660
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
2,849
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Graeme4
Life path number
The Builder
Discipline, reliability and masterful building.
🏗️Builder
📋Organised
💪Hardworking
🎯Detail-oriented
G7
R9
A1
E5
M4
E5
Sum: 31 → Life path 4
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Personality of Graeme🏛️
Steady & reliable
When they make a promise, they keep it.
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Methodical
Thorough, careful, precise.
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Quietly powerful
Their strength is always there when it matters.
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Grounded
No matter what swirls around them, they stay centred.
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