Granville
2025 SSA
About Granville
Granville is a distinguished English place name and surname that originated from the Norman-French "grande ville," meaning "large town." Dating back to medieval times, it gained usage as a given name in the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly among families with connections to various Granville locations across England and France. The name carries an air of aristocratic heritage and old-world sophistication. While never extremely common, Granville experienced modest popularity in the early 20th century before declining in usage. Today, it represents a distinguished, vintage choice that suggests refinement and classic elegance. The name may appeal to parents interested in surnames as first names or seeking a dignified traditional option with historical resonance.
Pronounced GRAN-vil.
As of October 2026, Granville ranked #12678 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #330 in 1880.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Granville on lists
Famous Granvilles
- Granville Tailer Woods
American engineer and inventor
- Granville Sharp
early English abolitionist
- Granville de Laune Ryrie
Australian WWI general and MP
- (Granville) Oral Roberts
American televangelist
- Granville Charles Comer Gordon
13th Marquess of Huntly
- Robert Pine (born Granville Whitelaw Pine)
American actor and director
- Granville Roy Van Dusen Jr
American actor
Granville in pop culture
- Juliet Granville
character in "The Wanderer" by Fanny Burney