Grady
Peaked at #180 nationally in 1911, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1887, Grady has been recorded 1% of the time for girls and 99% of the time for boys.
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Grady — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#1139
in 1891
Current rank
#12578
in 2024
Years tracked
80
1891–2024
Trend
Stable
Grady was already at its most popular for girls in 1891 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #1139), with 7 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #13561 (2014) to #12578 (2024) — a 7% improvement.
As of 2024, Grady ranks #12578 nationally for girls, with 7 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #12,578 | 7 |
| 2023 | #9,201 | 11 |
| 2022 | #8,208 | 13 |
| 2021 | #11,464 | 8 |
| 2020 | #9,796 | 10 |
| 2019 | #10,780 | 9 |
| 2018 | #8,300 | 13 |
| 2016 | #9,074 | 12 |
Grady — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#180
in 1911
Current rank
#370
in 2024
Years tracked
138
1887–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1887, Grady reached its peak popularity for boys in 1911, ranking #180 nationally with 173 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #347 (2014) to #370 (2024) — a 6% drop.
As of 2024, Grady ranks #370 nationally for boys, with 882 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #370 | 882 |
| 2023 | #395 | 804 |
| 2022 | #406 | 789 |
| 2021 | #426 | 727 |
| 2020 | #399 | 768 |
| 2019 | #414 | 748 |
| 2018 | #414 | 766 |
| 2017 | #375 | 886 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Grady most popular?
Grady was most popular in 1911, when it ranked #180 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Grady becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Grady?
At least 52,350 babies have been recorded with the name Grady in the US since 1887, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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