NAME PROFILE
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Derived from Gaelic roots meaning noble or illustrious; Graden represents a person of quiet strength and creative ingenuity who navigates life with grace and a friendly, approachable nature.
Key Stats
| Total births | 308 |
| Gender | Male (21% / 79%) |
| Peak year | 2024 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2018 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 45%TX — 45%FL — 9%AK — 0%PA — 0%
Notable People
Graden G. DeCamp (Notable journalist and author) · Graden Jackson (Distinguished architect) · Graden Wightman (Field biologist and conservationist) · Graden Miller (Civil engineering specialist) · Graden Smith (Minor league baseball player)
Nicknames & Diminutives
GrayGradyDenny
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