Grainger
Pronunciation: [ gr-AYNGJ-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Grainger first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 152 babies have been named Grainger in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Grainger is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,973 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,973
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Grainger
Grainger is a boy name .
Grainger is currently ranked #8,973 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Grainger include Gra, Grai, Graiy, Graiie, Grain, Grainy, Grainie, Ger, Gery, Gerie, Gry, and Grie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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