Grady Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Boy Names Like Grady

Grady Name Origin: Irish
Pronunciation: gray-dee
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Grady Name Meaning

The name Grady is often associated with the qualities of kindness, friendliness, and good humor. People named Grady are believed to be warm, approachable, and easy-going, with a positive outlook on life and a desire to make the world a better place.

Origins of the Name Grady

The name Grady is of Irish origin and is derived from the Irish Gaelic word “O’Grady,” which means “descendant of Grady.” The original Grady was a personal name that was used in Ireland many centuries ago.

Over time, the name Grady evolved into a given name and became popular in the United States, especially in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Popularity of the Name Grady

The name Grady has been a popular choice for baby boys in the United States for many decades. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the name was particularly popular and was consistently ranked among the top 100 names for baby boys. In recent decades, the popularity of the name Grady has declined slightly, but it remains a popular and timeless choice for parents.

Final Thoughts on the Name Grady

Overall, Grady is a charming, classic, and friendly name that has been a popular choice for baby boys for generations. Whether you’re looking for a traditional name with roots in Irish history or a modern name with a warm and friendly feel, Grady is definitely worth considering!

Grady Name Popularity

How popular is the name Grady? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	106	0.0301%
1911	—	167	0.0448%
1912	—	232	0.046%
1913	—	338	0.0596%
1914	—	404	0.058%
1915	—	486	0.0535%
1916	—	510	0.0528%
1917	—	514	0.0514%
1918	—	562	0.0524%
1919	—	594	0.0567%
1920	—	591	0.0532%
1921	—	599	0.0523%
1922	—	559	0.0502%
1923	—	576	0.0514%
1924	—	558	0.0481%
1925	—	515	0.0456%
1926	—	563	0.0512%
1927	—	504	0.0455%
1928	—	487	0.0455%
1929	—	485	0.0468%
1930	—	490	0.0469%
1931	—	423	0.0429%
1932	—	452	0.0458%
1933	—	445	0.0478%
1934	—	442	0.0457%
1935	—	457	0.047%
1936	—	447	0.0464%
1937	—	477	0.0484%
1938	—	437	0.0427%
1939	—	469	0.0461%
1940	—	466	0.0438%
1941	—	427	0.0379%
1942	—	458	0.0363%
1943	—	445	0.0341%
1944	—	422	0.034%
1945	—	394	0.0323%
1946	—	400	0.0271%
1947	—	449	0.0269%
1948	—	386	0.0242%
1949	—	426	0.0265%
1950	—	385	0.0239%
1951	—	439	0.0259%
1952	—	405	0.0232%
1953	—	361	0.0204%
1954	—	390	0.0213%
1955	—	371	0.0202%
1956	—	332	0.0176%
1957	—	333	0.0173%
1958	—	328	0.0174%
1959	—	333	0.0175%
1960	—	316	0.0167%
1961	—	305	0.0162%
1962	—	301	0.0164%
1963	—	236	0.0131%
1964	—	284	0.0161%
1965	—	239	0.0146%
1966	—	240	0.0154%
1967	—	199	0.0131%
1968	—	187	0.0125%
1969	—	221	0.0143%
1970	—	242	0.0152%
1971	—	209	0.0139%
1972	—	214	0.0157%
1973	—	192	0.0148%
1974	—	189	0.0145%
1975	—	167	0.013%
1976	—	115	0.0089%
1977	—	129	0.0096%
1978	—	103	0.0077%
1979	—	80	0.0057%
1980	—	91	0.0062%
1981	—	89	0.0061%
1982	—	109	0.0073%
1983	—	62	0.0042%
1984	—	78	0.0052%
1985	—	84	0.0055%
1986	—	89	0.0059%
1987	—	85	0.0056%
1988	—	112	0.0072%
1989	—	106	0.0066%
1990	—	108	0.0065%
1991	—	59	0.0036%
1992	—	87	0.0055%
1993	—	136	0.0087%
1994	—	139	0.0091%
1995	—	115	0.0076%
1996	—	106	0.0071%
1997	—	71	0.0048%
1998	—	133	0.0089%
1999	—	142	0.0095%
2000	—	171	0.0112%
2001	—	191	0.0127%
2002	—	281	0.0188%
2003	—	333	0.0219%
2004	—	387	0.0254%
2005	—	431	0.0282%
2006	—	526	0.0336%
2007	—	925	0.0586%
2008	—	1,186	0.0767%
2009	—	1,130	0.0756%
2010	—	999	0.0693%
2011	—	1,068	0.075%
2012	—	921	0.0646%
2013	—	896	0.0629%
2014	—	924	0.0634%
2015	—	936	0.0643%
2016	—	912	0.0633%
2017	—	851	0.061%
2018	—	739	0.0538%
2019	—	722	0.0533%
2020	—	731	0.0574%
2021	—	702	0.0574%
2022	—	753	0.0571%
2023	—	788	0.0609%

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What names are variants of Grady?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Grady.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Gradea	Renowned	Irish
Gradee	Renowned	Irish
Graden	Renowned	Irish
Gradey	Renowned	Irish
Gradon	Renowned	Irish
Graidey	Renowned	Irish
Graidy	Renowned	Irish

What names sound like Grady?

If you like how Grady sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Grady.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Gard	Keeper of the garden	English
Gared		English
Garrad		English
Geraud	Spear ruler; spear brave	German
Giraud	Spear ruler; spear brave	German

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2 Comments

Genevieve Geronimo Mar 19 at 7:33 am

We chose this name for one of our twins boys–Baby B. We struggled to find a name to complement baby A–Griffin. It just came to me one day. It fits him so well!

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Aubrey Aug 27 at 4:01 pm

We loved this simple strong name and felt it was unique and masculine.

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