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Grady: Meaning, origin and popularity

Pronounced GRAY-dee · 2 syllables

From the Irish surname, from O Gradaigh (see O'Grady) or Mag Bhradaigh (see McGrady).

Origin
Irish
Pronunciation
GRAY-dee
US rank (2025)
#373
US babies a year
about 822 (2021–2025)
Peak
around 1910
Style
Vintage, Comeback

How popular is Grady?

Grady was the #373 name in the US in 2025, given to 860 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1910.

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Babies named Grady in the US by five-year period, relative to its peak (around 1910).

Around the world

CountryRank
United States#373
Canada#960

How old are people named Grady?

Half of US adults named Grady are older than 54; most are between 18 and 86. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)

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Questions about Grady

How do you pronounce Grady?

Grady is pronounced GRAY-dee.

How popular is the name Grady?

Grady was the #373 name in the US in 2025, given to 860 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1910.

How old are people named Grady?

Half of US adults named Grady are older than 54. Most are between 18 and 86.