Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Grady.
National Rank (2025)
#373
All-Time Peak Rank
#180 (1911)
Total U.S. Births
52,474
Unisex Distribution98.6% Boy / 1.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Grady Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Grady
According to SSA data, Grady achieved its highest historical rank of #180 in 1911. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2008 with 1,196 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 11.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 139 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Grady scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-11.2% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,196Births in 2008
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
139Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:49
1890s:450
1900s:753
1910s:4,026
1920s:5,619
1930s:4,738
1940s:4,568
1950s:4,014
1960s:2,929
1970s:2,132
1980s:1,477
1990s:1,784
2000s:5,892
2010s:9,216
2020s:4,827
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesGr-ady
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with G, a letter used by only 2.3% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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