Graden, pronounced GRAY-din, greets the world with the confidence of a bold declaration echoing through a Roman coliseum and the warmth of a Spanish courtyard at sunset. Born from the Latin gradus—the very step that marks a journey—and kissed by the grandeur of grande, this name invites dreams of wide-open spaces and fearless beginnings (and, no passport required, it flies anywhere). Picture it striding through decades: a rare treasure, only a handful of little Gradens sprinkle American birth records each year, rising from quiet moments of popularity in the 1940s to a bright flash around 2013, and now settling into the sweet spot of the top 1,000. In the grand mosaic of boy names, Graden pulses like flamenco rhythms in the street, a tapestry where heritage and modern flair entwine. For parents who crave a name that carries both the gravitas of history and the spark of new adventures, Graden is a lively step forward.