Grady Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationGRAY-dee / /ˈɡreɪdi/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: noble; English: descendant of Grádaigh
Historical & Cultural Background
Grady is derived from the Irish surname Grádaigh, which means 'noble' or 'illustrious.' It has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States. The name has gained popularity in the 20th century and is often associated with a friendly and approachable demeanor.
Trend Summary
Grady has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Grady
- Gradie
International Variants
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Famous people named Grady
Grady Booch is an American software engineer known for his work in software architecture and design.
Grady Sizemore is a former professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball.
Grady Stiles Jr. was an American sideshow performer known as 'The Lobster Boy.'.
Grady Nelson is a notable American artist recognized for his contributions to contemporary art.
Fictional characters named Grady
Grady is a character in the film 'The Shining' as a ghostly figure.
Grady is a character in the TV series 'The Office,' known for his humorous interactions.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Grady was first seen in the United States in 1887. Grady has ranked as high as #537 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama, Texas, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Grady has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Grady (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 69 | |
FL | 57 | |
NC | 53 | |
OH | 52 | |
GA | 46 | |
CA | 39 | |
NY | 35 | |
TN | 34 | |
AL | 32 | |
MO | 31 | |
IN | 29 | |
SC | 27 | |
KY | 25 | |
MN | 24 | |
OK | 23 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1887 | 7 |
1888 | 9 |
1889 | 33 |
1890 | 43 |
1891 | 33 |
1892 | 37 |
1893 | 44 |
1894 | 38 |
1895 | 59 |
1896 | 57 |
1897 | 36 |
1898 | 55 |
1899 | 48 |
1900 | 79 |
1901 | 55 |
1902 | 70 |
1903 | 65 |
1904 | 59 |
1905 | 70 |
1906 | 66 |
1907 | 94 |
1908 | 96 |
1909 | 99 |
1910 | 114 |
1911 | 173 |
1912 | 252 |
1913 | 354 |
1914 | 408 |
1915 | 497 |
1916 | 527 |
1917 | 528 |
1918 | 569 |
1919 | 604 |
1920 | 602 |
1921 | 619 |
1922 | 577 |
1923 | 595 |
1924 | 582 |
1925 | 533 |
1926 | 576 |
1927 | 518 |
1928 | 512 |
1929 | 505 |
1930 | 508 |
1931 | 444 |
1932 | 465 |
1933 | 461 |
1934 | 458 |
1935 | 475 |
1936 | 467 |
1937 | 503 |
1938 | 471 |
1939 | 486 |
1940 | 489 |
1941 | 453 |
1942 | 480 |
1943 | 474 |
1944 | 455 |
1945 | 419 |
1946 | 437 |
1947 | 490 |
1948 | 415 |
1949 | 456 |
1950 | 419 |
1951 | 471 |
1952 | 434 |
1953 | 400 |
1954 | 427 |
1955 | 404 |
1956 | 364 |
1957 | 377 |
1958 | 355 |
1959 | 363 |
1960 | 358 |
1961 | 335 |
1962 | 341 |
1963 | 285 |
1964 | 318 |
1965 | 287 |
1966 | 268 |
1967 | 233 |
1968 | 234 |
1969 | 270 |
1970 | 292 |
1971 | 264 |
1972 | 257 |
1973 | 237 |
1974 | 250 |
1975 | 208 |
1976 | 164 |
1977 | 160 |
1978 | 161 |
1979 | 141 |
1980 | 143 |
1981 | 144 |
1982 | 151 |
1983 | 121 |
1984 | 124 |
1985 | 133 |
1986 | 157 |
1987 | 163 |
1988 | 172 |
1989 | 169 |
1990 | 173 |
1991 | 130 |
1992 | 168 |
1993 | 204 |
1994 | 199 |
1995 | 196 |
1996 | 172 |
1997 | 156 |
1998 | 180 |
1999 | 206 |
2000 | 229 |
2001 | 249 |
2002 | 325 |
2003 | 364 |
2004 | 424 |
2005 | 462 |
2006 | 558 |
2007 | 945 |
2008 | 1,196 |
2009 | 1,140 |
2010 | 1,015 |
2011 | 1,089 |
2012 | 943 |
2013 | 917 |
2014 | 956 |
2015 | 958 |
2016 | 938 |
2017 | 886 |
2018 | 766 |
2019 | 748 |
2020 | 768 |
2021 | 727 |
2022 | 789 |
2023 | 804 |
2024 | 882 |