Graham
Meaning: Gravelly homestead or gray home
Origin: Old English/Scottish
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #87
Total births: 6,978
History: Graham peaked in the 1960s in Australia. Graham Kennedy was the 'King of Australian television' — the biggest star of TV's golden age. His irreverent humor defined Australian comedy. Graham means Australian television when it was the center of the cultural universe.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1979) | #100 |
| Babies named Graham in 1979 | 69 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 6,978 |
| Peak year | 1952 (512 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #20 |
| Years in records | 1952–1979 (28 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 18 spots |
Frequently asked about Graham
What does the name Graham mean?
Graham means “Gravelly homestead or gray home” from Old English/Scottish roots.
What is the origin of the name Graham?
Graham has Old English/Scottish origin. The traditional meaning is “Gravelly homestead or gray home”.
How popular is Graham in Australia?
Graham ranked #100 in Australia in 1979 — given to 69 babies that year.
When was Graham most popular?
Graham peaked in 1952 with 512 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Graham a boy or girl name?
Graham is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Grahams in registered births are male.
Is the name Graham rising or falling in popularity?
Graham has fallen 18 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #82 in 1974 to #100 in 1979.
How long has Graham been recorded in Australia?
Graham appears in birth records in Australia across 28 years — from 1952 through 1979.