Grandma Name Origin
/Grand-ma/-
American (Western) 40%
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Filipino (Southeast Asian) 35%
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Canadian (Western) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Grandma
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Name Origin
The term 'Grandma' is a common affectionate term for grandmother in English-speaking countries, originating from the combination of 'grand' (meaning large or great) and 'ma' (mother). It is used as a familial term rather than a personal name, but in some contexts, it can be used as a nickname or informal given name.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Grandma each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).