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Grahame

Boy name · 95 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Grahame: 95 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 11 births in 1974.

Grahame is a classic Scottish variant of Graham, which itself derives from the English place name Grantham, meaning "gravelly homestead" in Old English. The name rose to prominence through the powerful Scottish Clan Graham, who played a central role in the country’s Wars of Independence. Notable bearers include Grahame Clark, the influential British archaeologist, and Grahame Greene, a typo-prone but often-cited reference to the novelist Graham Greene. Historically, the spelling Grahame distinguishes this form as distinctly Scottish, though it shares its roots with the place name Grantham in Lincolnshire. This particular spelling saw a peak in popularity in Scotland during the 1960s and 1970s, giving it a decidedly mid-century feel among modern parents.