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	190	106	0.0301%
1911	162	167	0.0448%
1912	207	232	0.046%
1913	183	338	0.0596%
1914	192	404	0.058%
1915	209	486	0.0535%
1916	205	510	0.0528%
1917	207	514	0.0514%
1918	214	562	0.0524%
1919	202	594	0.0567%
1920	208	591	0.0532%
1921	212	599	0.0523%
1922	228	559	0.0502%
1923	213	576	0.0514%
1924	230	558	0.0481%
1925	241	515	0.0456%
1926	226	563	0.0512%
1927	243	504	0.0455%
1928	244	487	0.0455%
1929	239	485	0.0468%
1930	242	490	0.0469%
1931	249	423	0.0429%
1932	240	452	0.0458%
1933	236	445	0.0478%
1934	240	442	0.0457%
1935	239	457	0.047%
1936	236	447	0.0464%
1937	232	477	0.0484%
1938	248	437	0.0427%
1939	235	469	0.0461%
1940	241	466	0.0438%
1941	265	427	0.0379%
1942	269	458	0.0363%
1943	280	445	0.0341%
1944	279	422	0.034%
1945	288	394	0.0323%
1946	309	400	0.0271%
1947	315	449	0.0269%
1948	325	386	0.0242%
1949	316	426	0.0265%
1950	329	385	0.0239%
1951	320	439	0.0259%
1952	329	405	0.0232%
1953	348	361	0.0204%
1954	344	390	0.0213%
1955	357	371	0.0202%
1956	388	332	0.0176%
1957	400	333	0.0173%
1958	410	328	0.0174%
1959	409	333	0.0175%
1960	421	316	0.0167%
1961	426	305	0.0162%
1962	432	301	0.0164%
1963	472	236	0.0131%
1964	443	284	0.0161%
1965	461	239	0.0146%
1966	455	240	0.0154%
1967	485	199	0.0131%
1968	495	187	0.0125%
1969	472	221	0.0143%
1970	481	242	0.0152%
1971	511	209	0.0139%
1972	484	214	0.0157%
1973	502	192	0.0148%
1974	513	189	0.0145%
1975	547	167	0.013%
1976	643	115	0.0089%
1977	631	129	0.0096%
1978	681	103	0.0077%
1979	771	80	0.0057%
1980	743	91	0.0062%
1981	744	89	0.0061%
1982	692	109	0.0073%
1983	848	62	0.0042%
1984	783	78	0.0052%
1985	777	84	0.0055%
1986	773	89	0.0059%
1987	808	85	0.0056%
1988	748	112	0.0072%
1989	801	106	0.0066%
1990	812	108	0.0065%
1991	1,071	59	0.0036%
1992	912	87	0.0055%
1993	770	136	0.0087%
1994	764	139	0.0091%
1995	845	115	0.0076%
1996	871	106	0.0071%
1997	1,071	71	0.0048%
1998	817	133	0.0089%
1999	810	142	0.0095%
2000	763	171	0.0112%
2001	728	191	0.0127%
2002	616	281	0.0188%
2003	580	333	0.0219%
2004	540	387	0.0254%
2005	518	431	0.0282%
2006	472	526	0.0336%
2007	339	925	0.0586%
2008	282	1,186	0.0767%
2009	285	1,130	0.0756%
2010	311	999	0.0693%
2011	302	1,068	0.075%
2012	330	921	0.0646%
2013	342	896	0.0629%
2014	343	924	0.0634%
2015	348	936	0.0643%
2016	352	912	0.0633%
2017	368	851	0.061%
2018	402	739	0.0538%
2019	401	722	0.0533%
2020	395	731	0.0574%
2021	418	702	0.0574%
2022	408	753	0.0571%

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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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