Grady is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #771 in 1999 with 206 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 1,196 births ranking #286. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 19.8%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 9,321 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.