How Many People Are Named Gradie?

Complete statistics for the name Gradie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Gradie
Very Rare
Old English

Gradie is a very rare name, originating from Old English, that's been given to only 641 babies in the U.S. since records began. That's just 1 in 3,597,970 Americans today! It's a classic, old-school name that's seeing a bit of a resurgence.

~92
Living in US
1 in 3,597,970
Americans
1917
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Old English occupational surname
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Dignified Resolute Traditional
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

714
Worldwide Bearers
#309,041
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
310
🇨🇬 Congo
192
🇨🇩 DR Congo
192
🇳🇱 Netherlands
6
🇵🇭 Philippines
3
🇧🇷 Brazil
1
🇨🇿 Czechia
1
🇬🇧 England
1
🇬🇷 Greece
1
🇮🇳 India
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
54 (59%)
♀ Female
37 (41%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 97
30
Would be under 30 (5%)
5
Would be 30–60 (1%)
606
Would be over 60 (95%)

All 641 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1917

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
83
Modern Appeal
17
International
79

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Gradie Through the Generations

Gradie, a name steeped in history, has seen its peaks and troughs over the decades. Its highest popularity was in 1917 when 32 babies were given this name, but it's now mostly associated with older generations. Today, 95% of people named Gradie are over 60, making it a name that's strongly linked to the past. With an average age of 97, Gradie stands out as a name that's truly a relic of another era.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Tennessee 6
Alabama 5
North Carolina 5

✨ Similar Names to Gradie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Gradie's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Gradie

How Many People Have the Name Gradie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 92 people in the United States currently share the name Gradie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,597,970 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Gradie a Common or Rare Name?

Gradie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Gradie Mean?

Gradie means "Old English occupational surname" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Gradie in SSA data, approximately 59% are male and 41% are female.

When Was Gradie Most Popular?

The name Gradie reached peak popularity in 1917, with 32 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Gradie?

Approximately 92 people named Gradie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 641. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,597,970 Americans.

Is Gradie a rare name?

Gradie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,597,970 Americans has this name.

What does the name Gradie mean?

Gradie means "Old English occupational surname" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Gradie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 59% of people named Gradie are male and 41% are female.

When was Gradie most popular?

Gradie peaked in 1917 with 32 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US92
All-Time Births641
1 in X1 in 3,597,970
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age97
Peak Year1917
World Rank#309,041
Male %59%
Female %41%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.