Unisex · #11,037 in 2026

Gradie

Current Rank
#11,037
Peak Rank
#1,528 (1917)
Total Babies
426
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #2,384 (215 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,528 (426 total)
👦As Boy Name
1910
First Year
2008
Last Year
1917
Peak Year
#1528
Peak Rank
426
Total Count
41
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1898
First Year
2023
Last Year
1915
Peak Year
#2384
Peak Rank
215
Total Count
31
Years Active

The Story of Gradie

As a girl name

The earliest SSA record of Gradie as a girl name dates back to 1898, when 7 babies received it. 1915 was its biggest year on record, with 12 newborns named Gradie — #2,384 in the national rankings. The 1910s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 33% of all recorded Gradies. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2023 (8 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 215 Gradies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

The earliest SSA record of Gradie as a boy name dates back to 1910, when 6 babies received it. 1917 was its biggest year on record, with 22 newborns named Gradie — #1,528 in the national rankings. The 1920s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 35% of all recorded Gradies. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2008 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 426 Gradies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Gradie

Phonetically similar names — useful when Gradie is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gradie

What does the name Gradie mean?
Gradie is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1910. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Gradie in 2026?
In 2026, Gradie ranks #11,037 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Gradie most popular?
Gradie reached its peak popularity in 1917, ranking #1,528 that year with 22 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Gradie most popular?
Gradie has historically been most popular in Alabama, North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Gradie.
Is Gradie a unisex name?
Yes — Gradie is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 34% of Gradies assigned female and 66% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Gradie?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gradie include Ephriam, Asbury, Hansford. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gradie

Gradie is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1910 and has accumulated 426 births in the dataset. Gradie's peak popularity came in 1917 when it ranked #1,528. Use the chart and map above to compare Gradie's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.