Greidys
A feminine name of uncertain origin but possibly Hispanic or Caribbean.
Name Census estimates that about 341 living Americans carry the first name Greidys. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Greidys today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Greidys births was 2009 (187 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Greidys. 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.
People living today
341
~ 1 in 1,005,145 Americans
Peak year
2009
187 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2018 SSA rank
#16,517
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Greidys: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Greidys from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 187 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Greidys 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 Greidys during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Greidys' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 12 states and territories. California, Texas, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Greidys, while Tennessee, New Jersey, Washington recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 15 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Greidys
The name Greidys is an ancient Etruscan name that dates back to the 7th century BCE. It is derived from the Etruscan word "greider," which means "one who walks with grace." The Etruscans were a highly advanced civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy, and their language and culture had a significant influence on the ancient Romans.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Greidys can be found in an Etruscan funerary inscription from the city of Cerveteri, dated around 650 BCE. The inscription reads "Greidys Avilnei," which translates to "Greidys, son of Avilne."
In ancient Roman times, the name Greidys was adopted and Latinized as "Graecidius." It appears in several historical records, including the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who mentioned a Roman consul named Graecidius Cossus in the 5th century BCE.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Greidys or its variations. One such person was Greidys of Ephesus (circa 100 CE), a Greek philosopher and mathematician who made significant contributions to the study of geometry.
Another famous bearer of the name was Greidys the Elder (1215-1291), an Italian monk and scholar who wrote extensively on theology and philosophy. His works were highly influential during the medieval period.
In the 15th century, there was a renowned Italian painter named Greidys Bellini (1430-1516), who was part of the Venetian Renaissance and is best known for his religious paintings and portraits.
During the Renaissance period, the name Greidys also appeared in the form of "Graezio" or "Grazioso." One notable figure was Grazioso Benincasa (1492-1568), an Italian architect and engineer who designed several important buildings in Rome and Florence.
Another prominent individual was Greidys von Mecklenburg (1553-1633), a German nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the Thirty Years' War.
While the name Greidys is relatively rare today, it has a rich history that spans across various cultures and civilizations, from the ancient Etruscans to the Renaissance and beyond.
People
Greidys + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Greidys 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
Greidys: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Greidys?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 341 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Greidys 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 1,005,145 US residents.
Is Greidys a common name?
We classify Greidys as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 344 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Greidys most popular?
The single biggest year for Greidys was 2009, when 187 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Greidys is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Greidys a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Greidys in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.