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Why parents love Grant- Ulysses S. Grant won the Civil War — military-presidential pedigree.
- Cary Grant is the definition of Hollywood debonair.
- Grant Wood painted American Gothic.
- One syllable with a strong, distinguished sound: GRANT.
- The meaning great/tall is directly aspirational.
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The vibe of Grant
greatCivil WarCary GrantdebonairAmerican Gothicone-syllablepresidentialtall
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Origin & history of Grant
Anglo-Norman grand (great/tall)
→ English surname Grant
→ given name
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Scottish / English roots
Grant comes from the Anglo-Norman grand, meaning great or tall. Ulysses S. Grant (1822–1885) commanded the Union armies to victory in the Civil War and served as the 18th President. Cary Grant (1904–1986) was Hollywood's most elegant leading man. Grant Wood (1891–1942) painted American Gothic, the most famous painting in American art.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Medieval as a surname; Ulysses S. Grant (1822–1885) defined the name in America.
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Today
Grant remains a beloved choice, ranking #202 in the US. 135,103 babies have been named Grant since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Grant?
1997
peak year
Today, Grant ranks around #202 in the United States, with roughly 1,938 new arrivals per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 1997, 3,315 babies were given the name (ranked #115 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2000s. Grant has been declining in recent years. In all, around 135,103 babies have been registered as Grant since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
3,315
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #115)
(ranked #115)
1,938
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
19,380
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
135,103
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Grant6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.
Grant's Life Path 4 is the builder's number — building victory. People named Grant tend to be commanding, elegant, and gifted at winning through persistent strategy.
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Wins through strategy✦
Commanding elegance◈
Civil War victory◎
Debonair presence♡
American Gothic strengthG7
R9
A1
N5
T2
Sum: 24 → Life path 6
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Personality of Grant❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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