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Grainne

Grainne is a girl name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Grainne?

Recorded births named Grainne by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	92 births
England & Wales since 1996	130 births
Ireland since 1964	5,688 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Grainne's popularity over time

Babies named Grainne per year — Ireland (1964–2025). Ireland peaked in 1982 (202/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1997 (15/yr) · United States peaked in 1989 (9/yr).

When was Grainne popular?

Grainne reached its peak in 1989, when it was the #12438 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1980s name.

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