Grady is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #887 in 1997 with 156 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 1,196 births ranking #286. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 12,084 boys born was named Grady. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Grady is an Irish surname-style name usually linked with nobility or distinction. It feels lively and modern, even though its roots are older and well established.
The name came into first-name use through surname tradition and later found a place in mainstream American naming. Its appeal comes from sounding upbeat without feeling flimsy.