Grandin
A French name referring to a large barn or granary.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Grandin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Grandin today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Grandin births was 2008 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Grandin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Grandin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2008
7 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2008 SSA rank
#10,245
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Grandin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Grandin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Grandin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Grandin
The given name Grandin is believed to have its origins in the Old French language, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "grange," which means "barn" or "granary." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with those who worked on farms or in agricultural settings.
In the early Middle Ages, the name Grandin was particularly prevalent in the northern regions of France, particularly in areas like Normandy and Brittany. It was often used as a surname or a descriptive name to identify individuals who lived or worked in or near barns or granaries.
While there are no known direct references to the name Grandin in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is possible that the name's origins can be traced back to the early medieval period when surnames and descriptive names became more common among the general population.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Grandin can be found in the 12th century, with a Norman knight named Robert Grandin, who participated in the Third Crusade (1189-1192) under King Richard I of England.
In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the name Grandin was Raoul Grandin, a French architect and mason who is believed to have contributed to the construction of the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.
During the Renaissance period, Jean Grandin (1492-1562) was a renowned French printer and publisher based in Paris, known for his work in producing religious texts and classical literature.
In the 18th century, a prominent French military officer named Jacques Grandin (1715-1786) served under King Louis XV and played a significant role in the French and Indian War.
Another notable figure was Charles Grandin (1808-1859), a French painter and lithographer known for his landscapes and cityscapes, particularly those depicting scenes from Paris and the surrounding regions.
These examples demonstrate the diverse backgrounds and professions of individuals who bore the given name Grandin throughout history, ranging from knights and architects to publishers and artists.
People
Grandin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Grandin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Grandin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Grandin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Grandin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Grandin a common name?
We classify Grandin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Grandin most popular?
The single biggest year for Grandin was 2008, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Grandin is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Grandin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Grandin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Grandin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Grandin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Grandin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Grandin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Grandin?
See how many people have the name Grandin on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.