How Many People Are Named Grady?

Complete statistics for the name Grady in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Grady
Rare
52,350
Estimated People
1 in 6,304
1 in X Americans
2008
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
51,619 (99%)
♀ Female
731 (1%)
99%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 57

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alaska 10
Alabama 3,845
Arkansas 1,112
Arizona 317
California 1,714
Colorado 394
Connecticut 166
DC 11
Delaware 21
Florida 2,045
Georgia 5,996
Iowa 345
Idaho 131
Illinois 814
Indiana 620
Kansas 417
Kentucky 469
Louisiana 1,039
Massachusetts 418
Maryland 337
Maine 158
Michigan 840
Minnesota 733
Missouri 639
Mississippi 1,772
Montana 118
North Carolina 4,371
North Dakota 164
Nebraska 264
New Hampshire 93
New Jersey 261
New Mexico 28
Nevada 54
New York 883
Ohio 1,543
Oklahoma 1,073
Oregon 279
Pennsylvania 816
Rhode Island 15
South Carolina 2,277
South Dakota 128
Tennessee 2,471
Texas 4,626
Utah 303
Virginia 985
Vermont 28
Washington 620
Wisconsin 437
West Virginia 195
Wyoming 47
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Grady

How Many People Have the Name Grady in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 52,350 people in the United States currently share the name Grady. That works out to roughly 1 in every 6,304 Americans, placing it in the Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Grady a Common or Rare Name?

Grady is classified as Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Grady Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Grady are covered in full on the Grady name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Grady Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Grady in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female. Grady is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Grady Most Popular?

The name Grady reached peak popularity in 2008, with 1,196 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Grady Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Grady across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Grady?

Approximately 52,350 people in the United States share the name Grady, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Grady a rare name?

Grady is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 6,304 Americans has this name.

What does the name Grady mean?

The meaning and origin of Grady is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Grady more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Grady are male and 1% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Grady most popular?

The name Grady reached its peak in 2008, with 1,196 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People52,350
RarityRare
1 in X1 in 6,304
GenderMale
Avg Age57
Peak Year2008
Male %99%
Female %1%

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