Graig
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Graig first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,293 babies have been named Graig in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Graig is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,698 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,698
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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"to think, to contemplate"
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Irish Gaelic Ciarraigh origin
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#20,729 in US
Germanic origin
"army of the people"
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"associated with Saint Spyridon, mirac..."
#20,568 in US
Latin flos/floris origin
"flower"
#20,862 in US
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About the Name Graig
Graig is a boy name .
Graig is currently ranked #20,698 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Graig include Gra, Gry, Grie, and Grakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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