Grady
Grady is a boy name that ranked #370 in the US in 2024. SSA records show it has appeared in official baby name data since 1887. Its best recorded rank was #180 in 1911.
Latest rank
#370
Peak rank
#180
Reached in 1911
Total recorded usage
49,107
Available where official count data exists
First recorded year
1887
What To Know About Grady
As a boy name with English origins, Grady has the kind of staying power that comes from being both recognizable and versatile. It fits naturally across casual and formal settings.
Grady is still an actively ranked US name in 2024. It is visible enough to feel recognizable, but not so common that it blends into every classroom list.
SSA data shows Grady appearing in official records as far back as 1887, which gives parents a concrete sense of how long the name has been in use.
Its strongest recorded US position was #180 in 1911, which helps frame whether today's ranking reflects a long plateau, a comeback, or a step down from an earlier peak.
Popularity Trend
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Page Notes
Pronunciation: GRADY
Origin: English
Editorial status: published
Confidence: medium
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Sources
- US Social Security Administration baby names · https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/Popularity rankings, usage history, and trend data are derived from SSA datasets.
- Behind the Name · https://www.behindthename.com/Used to cross-reference origin and pronunciation guidance.