Grainne: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A grain goddess who embodies the harvest sun.
Grainne as a Girl Name
- Origin
- Irish
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #16172
- Peak
- #7863 in 1969
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Grainne Means
Grainne is a girl name of Irish origin. A grain goddess who embodies the harvest sun.
How Popular Grainne Is
Grainne currently ranks #16172 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #7863 in 1969. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Grainne
- Grainne is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Grainne is a name with Celtic Irish roots.
- It draws from ancient mythology and legend.
Grainne as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- Irish
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- Outside top 1,000
- Peak
- Steady
What Grainne Means
Grainne is a unisex name of Irish origin. A grain goddess, life-giving and nurturing.
How Popular Grainne Is
Grainne sits outside the US top 1,000 right now, which makes it a distinctive name for any gender: familiar enough to say, rare enough to feel like yours.
Good to Know About Grainne
- Grainne is a name with Celtic Irish roots.
- It draws from ancient mythology and legend.
Style
Names Like Grainne
Other Irish names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Grainne
Irish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Grainne.
Questions About Grainne
What does Grainne mean?
Grainne is a girl name of Irish origin. A grain goddess who embodies the harvest sun.
How popular is Grainne?
Grainne currently ranks #16172 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #7863 in 1969. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Grainne come from?
Grainne comes from Irish roots. Grainne is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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