Grahame
Meaning: Gentle and melodic, Grahame carries a distinctive character within Australian naming
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #253
Total births: 666
History: Grahame peaked in the 1970s as an Australian spelling variant. The extra 'e' distinguishes it. Grahame represents subtle Australian individuality in naming.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1960) | #94 |
| Babies named Grahame in 1960 | 68 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 666 |
| Peak year | 1955 (82 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #71 |
| Years in records | 1952–1960 (9 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 23 spots |
Frequently asked about Grahame
What does the name Grahame mean?
Grahame means “Gentle and melodic, Grahame carries a distinctive character within Australian naming”.
How popular is Grahame in Australia?
Grahame ranked #94 in Australia in 1960 — given to 68 babies that year.
When was Grahame most popular?
Grahame peaked in 1955 with 82 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Grahame a boy or girl name?
Grahame is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Grahames in registered births are male.
Is the name Grahame rising or falling in popularity?
Grahame has fallen 23 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #71 in 1955 to #94 in 1960.
How long has Grahame been recorded in Australia?
Grahame appears in birth records in Australia across 9 years — from 1952 through 1960.