Gresham
Pronunciation: [ gr-EHSH-uhm ]
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Gresham first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 144 babies have been named Gresham in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gresham is past its peak , currently ranked #33,007 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,007
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Gresham
Gresham is a boy name .
Gresham is currently ranked #33,007 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gresham include Gre, Gres, Gresy, Gresie, Ham, Hamy, Hamie, Gry, Grie, and Grekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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