How old is someone named Grady?
The average Grady is 31 years old.
Half of all living Gradys are between 10 and 54. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Gradys are much younger than 31.
When was Grady popular?
Great-grandmother name, or brand-new favorite? Both. Grady peaked around 1915, fell out of fashion, and is popular again today.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 793 | 0 |
| 1910s | 4,140 | 0 |
| 1920s | 5,771 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 4,835 | 610 |
| 1940s | 4,633 | 2,000 |
| 1950s | 4,060 | 2,700 |
| 1960s | 2,941 | 2,400 |
| 1970s | 2,142 | 1,900 |
| 1980s | 1,482 | 1,400 |
| 1990s | 1,790 | 1,700 |
| 2000s | 5,948 | 5,900 |
| 2010s | 9,277 | 9,200 |
| 2020s | 4,886 | 4,900 |
How many Gradys are still alive?
About 33,000 Gradys are alive in the US today. That's 61% of the roughly 53,000 babies named Grady since 1887.
Roughly half of all Gradys ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Grady?
About one in three living Gradys are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Grady an old name?
Somewhat. Grady is older than 53 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Grady will be 31 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Grady a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.1% of living Gradys are men.
Names the same age as Grady
NAME TWIN
Grady's name twin is Rocco. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Rocco's age curve is the closest match to Grady's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Grady
How old is the average Grady?
The average Grady in the US is 31 years old. The median is 18, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Grady?
About 33,000 Gradys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 53,000 babies given the name since 1887.
When was the name Grady most popular?
In 2008, when about 1,200 baby boys were named Grady.
Is Grady a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 34% of living Gradys, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this