Grady
Grady is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Noble or illustrious.
Origin and history
Grady is a masculine name derived from an Irish surname originating from Ó Grádaigh, meaning 'noble' or 'illustrious'. It has maintained steady, traditional usage in the United States for over a century and experienced a mild revival in the early 21st century. Today, it offers a warm, vintage Celtic charm that appeals to modern parents.
Popularity in the United States
52,474 babies in the United States have been named Grady since 1880. It ranks #492 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #392.
States where it is most popular
- GA (12.8 %)
- TX (9.9 %)
- NC (9.4 %)
- AL (8.2 %)
- TN (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 49 |
| 1890-1900 | 450 |
| 1900-1910 | 753 |
| 1910-1920 | 4,026 |
| 1920-1930 | 5,619 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,738 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,568 |
| 1950-1960 | 4,014 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,929 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,132 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,477 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,784 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,892 |
| 2010-2019 | 9,216 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,827 |
Famous people named Grady
- Grady Sizemore: Baseball Player, Coach
- Grady Tate: Musician, Singer
- Grady Booch: Software Engineer, Author
Fun facts
- It originates from the Irish surname Ó Grádaigh, stemming from the word 'gráda' meaning noble.
- Grady is part of a long-standing tradition of using Irish family surnames as given names in North America.