Grady is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #341 in 2007 with 945 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 1,196 births ranking #286. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 449.4%. In 2007, approximately 1 in every 2,196 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.