Grady
How to say it: GRAY-dee · /ˈɡreɪdi/
From Irish surname 'Ó Grádaigh', derived from 'grádach' meaning noble or illustrious.
Grady was the 384th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 851 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1910s, its births are down about 11% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #349 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #384 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 851 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,895 |
| Peak decade | 1910s |
| Change over 10 years | −11% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #349 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Back after fading near the 1980s, Grady now stands close to its high in the 1910s. More increase looks likely ahead.
What goes with it
Bright and crisp in two syllables, Grady sounds upbeat and sturdy. Hayes and Brody go well alongside.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Grady is about 1 in 163.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Irish.
Famous people named Grady
- Grady Booch (born 1955)American software engineer
- Grady Diangana (born 1998)English association football player
- Grady Tate (1932–2017)American jazz musician
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