Gender: Male
Graeme Obree, nicknamed The Flying Scotsman, is a Scottish racing cyclist who twice broke the world hour record, in July 1993 and April 1994, and was the individual pursuit world champion in 1993 and 1995. He was known for his unusual riding positions and for the Old Faithful bicycle he built which included parts from a washing machine. He joined a professional team in France but was fired before his first race. He also competed in the men's individual pursuit at the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on June 1, 2024
On the name Graeme Obree, Graeme means Warring, Gray Homestead, Farm Home, Gravel Home, Grand Gravel Home, Gravelly Homestead.
The name Graeme Obree is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Graeme is commonly found in United Kingdom, South Africa, Canada, and 49 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Graeme is recorded 8,047 times globally, ranking it as the 6,892th most common name worldwide.
Graeme is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 5,875 occurrences, making it the 325th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Graeme is found among 1 in every 93 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #325 | 1 : 93 |
| South Africa | #2,337 | 1 : 2,950 |
| Canada | #1,024 | 1 : 693 |
| United States of America | #7,211 | 1 : 5,798 |
| Ireland | #846 | 1 : 500 |
| United Arab Emirates | #12,537 | 1 : 21,173 |
| France | #21,502 | 1 : 36,222 |
| Singapore | #7,891 | 1 : 16,617 |
| Italy | #29,834 | 1 : 47,301 |
| Netherlands | #11,859 | 1 : 15,176 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Graeme from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Graeme Obree, nicknamed The Flying Scotsman, is a Scottish racing cyclist who twice broke the world hour record, in July 1993 and April 1994, and was the individual pursuit world champion in 1993 and 1995. He was known for his unusual riding positions and for the Old Faithful bicycle he built which included parts from a washing machine. He joined a professional team in France but was fired before his first race. He also competed in the men's individual pursuit at the 1996 Summer Olympics.
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