Grady

Grady is a boy's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “noble.” In 2024 it was given to 882 boys in the United States.

Grady at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Irish & Celtic
Meaning
“noble”
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɹeɪdi/

About the name Grady

Grady belongs to the Irish & Celtic tradition. Its meaning — “noble” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Grady first appears in Social Security records in 1887. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #180 in 1911, and in 2024 882 babies received the name — 51,619 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Grady in US records

First recorded (US)
1887
Best US rank
#180 in 1911
Peak year
2008
Babies named Grady in 2024
882
Total since 1880
51,619

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Grady mean?

Grady means “noble” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Grady a boy or girl name?

Grady is a boy name. In 2024, 882 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Grady?

Grady comes from the Irish & Celtic tradition.

How popular is the name Grady?

Grady first appears in US records in 1887. Its best-ever ranking was #180 in 1911, and 882 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Grady?

Grady is pronounced /ˈɡɹeɪdi/ (IPA).

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