Grady is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #12578 in 2024 with 7 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2009 with 15 births ranking #8191. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 16.7%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 230,455 girls born was named Grady. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.