Graeme comes from the Scottish / Old English tradition, meaning Gravelly homestead.
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How popular is Graeme?
2012peak 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 registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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