Grady is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #527 in 2005 with 462 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 1,196 births ranking #286. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 168.6%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 4,323 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.