Grady

Grady: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameIrish origin#373 in 2025

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡɹeɪdi/

Meaning and origin of Grady

  • A male given name.

Etymology

From the Irish surname, from Ó Grádaigh (see O'Grady) or Mag Bhrádaigh (see McGrady).

How popular is Grady?

#373boys, 2025
860U.S. babies in 2025
#180peak rank (1911)
53,215babies since 1880

Since 1880, 741 girls and 52,474 boys in the U.S. have been named Grady (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1139 in 1891. Its highest rank for boys was #180 in 1911. In 2025 it ranked #373 for boys, with 860 babies given the name.

188019201960200020251,203 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Grady FAQ

What does the name Grady mean?

A male given name. From the Irish surname, from Ó Grádaigh (see O'Grady) or Mag Bhrádaigh (see McGrady).

What is the origin of the name Grady?

Grady is listed as a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Grady?

Since 1880, 741 girls and 52,474 boys in the U.S. have been named Grady (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1139 in 1891. Its highest rank for boys was #180 in 1911. In 2025 it ranked #373 for boys, with 860 babies given the name.

Is Grady a boy or girl name?

Grady is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 741 girls and 52,474 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.