Grant
Pronunciation: [ gr-ANT ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Grant first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 202 babies have been named Grant in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Grant is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #67,115 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #67,115
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Grant
Grant is a girl name .
Is Grant a boy or girl name? Grant is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #67,115 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #241. Grant is more commonly used as a boy name.
Grant is currently ranked #67,115 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Grant include Gra, Gry, Grie, and Grakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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