Graedy
A name derived from the Old English word "grædig," meaning "greedy" or "avaricious."
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Graedy. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Graedy today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Graedy births was 2008 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Graedy. 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 Graedy. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2008
5 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2008 SSA rank
#13,209
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Graedy: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Graedy 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 Graedy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Graedy
The name Graedy has its origins in the Old English language, derived from the word "grædig," which means "greedy" or "voracious." It is thought to have first emerged as a name in the Anglo-Saxon period, around the 5th to 11th centuries AD, in what is now England and parts of southeastern Scotland.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Graedy can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Graedy of Wessex, though little else is known about this individual.
In the 12th century, a monk named Graedy of Cluny is mentioned in several historical records as a renowned scribe and calligrapher. He is believed to have been involved in the production of several beautifully illuminated manuscripts during his time at the Cluny Abbey in Burgundy, France.
During the Middle Ages, the name Graedy appeared in various forms, including Grædic, Grædig, and Gredye, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation at the time. One notable figure from this period was Sir Graedy de Montfort, a knight who fought alongside Simon de Montfort during the Second Barons' War in England in the 13th century.
In the 16th century, a Dutch explorer named Graedy van der Decken is said to have been among the first Europeans to sail through the Strait of Malacca, a crucial maritime trade route connecting the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea. His voyage and subsequent accounts of the region contributed to the advancement of cartography and navigation during the Age of Discovery.
Another individual of historical significance bearing the name Graedy was Graedy Browne, an English Puritan minister and author who lived in the 17th century. He is best known for his influential work "The Life of Justification Opened," which explored the concept of justification by faith in Protestant theology.
It is worth noting that while the name Graedy has a long and varied history, it has become relatively uncommon in modern times, particularly in English-speaking countries. However, its unique origins and historical associations make it a fascinating and intriguing name to explore.
People
Graedy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Graedy 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
Graedy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Graedy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Graedy 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 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Graedy a common name?
We classify Graedy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% 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 Graedy most popular?
The single biggest year for Graedy was 2008, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Graedy is about 18 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 Graedy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Graedy a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Graedy 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 Graedy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Graedy 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 Graedy 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 share the name Graedy?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.