Granite
Pronunciation: [ gr-AN-uht ]
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Granite first appeared in US Social Security records in 1998.
Over 98 babies have been named Granite in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Granite is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,088 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,088
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Granite
Granite is a boy name .
Granite is currently ranked #13,088 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Granite include Gra, Gran, Grany, Granie, Ite, Itey, Gry, Grie, and Grakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Granite include Grant, Granger . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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