Graddy
A Scottish surname derived from a Scottish Gaelic word for "greedy".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Graddy. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Graddy today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Graddy births was 1920 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Graddy. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Graddy. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1920
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1920 SSA rank
#4,567
Tracked since 1920
Popularity
Graddy: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Graddy by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Graddy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Graddy
The name Graddy is believed to have originated from the Old English word "græd," which means "greedy" or "voracious." This name likely emerged during the Anglo-Saxon period in England, which spanned from the 5th to the 11th century.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Graddy can be traced back to the 8th century in ancient Anglo-Saxon manuscripts and chronicles. It was primarily used as a nickname or a descriptive name given to individuals who exhibited traits of greed or excessive hunger.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Graddy was a Saxon warrior named Graddy the Ravenous, who lived in the 9th century. He earned his moniker due to his reputation for consuming vast quantities of food, even during times of scarcity.
In the 12th century, a monk named Graddy of Ely was renowned for his insatiable appetite for knowledge. He spent countless hours studying and transcribing ancient texts, earning him the nickname "Graddy the Voracious Scholar."
During the 14th century, a notorious outlaw named Graddy the Greedy terrorized the English countryside, robbing travelers and hoarding his ill-gotten gains. His exploits were chronicled in several ballads and folk tales of the time.
In the 16th century, a famous playwright named Graddy Marlowe (1564-1593) gained recognition for his works, which often explored themes of greed and excess. His most famous play, "The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus," featured a protagonist who sold his soul in exchange for knowledge and power.
Another notable figure was Graddy Dickens (1812-1870), a celebrated English novelist whose works, such as "Oliver Twist" and "Great Expectations," vividly depicted the struggles of the poor and the corrupting influence of greed in Victorian society.
While the name Graddy is relatively uncommon today, it serves as a reminder of the enduring human struggle against the temptations of greed and excess, as reflected in its rich historical origins and the lives of those who bore this name.
People
Graddy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Graddy as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Graddy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Graddy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Graddy going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Graddy a common name?
We classify Graddy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Graddy most popular?
The single biggest year for Graddy was 1920, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Graddy is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Graddy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Graddy a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Graddy in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Graddy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Graddy in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Graddy can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Graddy?
Want to know how many people have the name Graddy? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.