UK boy's name
Granit
A masculine name of Albanian origin meaning "stone" or "granite".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Granit is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Granit popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4107, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 10 births.
This profile covers 25 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 1998 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 40% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 25 living people in the UK are called Granit. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Granit ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 10 boys were registered as Granit.
- • About 25 living people in the UK are estimated to have Granit as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4107
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2000
10 births
Estimated living
25
2026
Meaning
What does Granit mean?
The name Granit is derived from the Albanian language and has its origins in the Balkan region. The name is closely linked to the Albanian word "granit" which means "granite" – a hard, igneous rock formed from magma.
The first recorded use of the name Granit can be traced back to the late 19th century in Albania, during the period of the Albanian National Revival movement. It is believed that the name was chosen as a symbolic representation of strength, resilience, and determination, qualities that were highly valued during this time of cultural and political awakening.
Historically, the name Granit has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields. One notable figure was Granit Xhaka, an Albanian-Swiss professional football player born in 1992, who has captained both the Swiss national team and the Premier League club Arsenal.
Another prominent individual with the name Granit was Granit Jashari, an Albanian military commander and participant in the Kosovo Liberation Army during the Kosovo War in the late 1990s. Jashari was known for his bravery and unwavering commitment to the cause of Kosovo's independence from Serbia.
In the realm of literature, Granit Zeka is a renowned Albanian writer and poet born in 1986. His works have been widely acclaimed for their exploration of themes such as identity, love, and the complexities of modern society.
Moving to the world of sports, Granit Rugova was an Albanian professional basketball player who represented the Albanian national team and played for various European clubs in the early 2000s. He was renowned for his skill and dedication to the game.
Lastly, Granit Curri is an Albanian-American entrepreneur and philanthropist born in 1975. He has made significant contributions to various charitable organizations and initiatives aimed at improving the lives of underprivileged communities both in Albania and abroad.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Granit over time
The chart below shows babies named Granit registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Granit, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Granit by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Granit was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4107 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000s | #2367 | 17 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2419 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Granit
- George 121,258
- Gabriel 20,581
- Grayson 7,636
- Gregory 2,925
- Guy 2,646
- Gareth 2,092
- Gethin 1,880
- Georgie 1,872
- Gary 1,575
- Gavin 1,422
- Giovanni 1,252
- Grant 1,199
FAQ
Granit: questions and answers
How popular is the name Granit in the UK right now?
In 2023, Granit was ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Granit most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 10 babies registered as Granit in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Granit?
A masculine name of Albanian origin meaning "stone" or "granite".
How many people are called Granit in the UK?
A total of 25 babies have been registered as Granit across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.