Graves
Pronunciation: [ gr-AYVZ ]
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Graves first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.
Over 49 babies have been named Graves in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Graves is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #7,867 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,867
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Graves
Graves is a boy name .
Graves is currently ranked #7,867 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Graves include Gra, Grav, Gravy, Gravie, Gry, Grie, and Grakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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