Total births
426
Unisex name · since 1910
Gradie
Gradie has 426 recorded births since 1910 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1917 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 426
- total births
- 1910–2008
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Gradie sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 426 recorded since 1910.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Gradie has been recorded 426 times among boys since 1910, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1910 to 2008.
- 426 total births
- 1910–2008 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
426 boys have been named Gradie since 1910, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2008.
- 426
- total births
- 1910–2008
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Gradie was born in this single decade.
1917
Single peak year
22 babies were named Gradie in 1917 - its busiest year on record.
Gradie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Gradie's SSA record in two at 1930 and the more recent half accounts for 35% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 65%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1932, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1917 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Gradie at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1917
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1910
Gradie popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1910–2008
- Peak year (1917)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 99 years of records
Gradie popularity over time - girls
222 total births recorded since 1898 (Gradie as girls' name)
Gradie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Gradie's strongest decade.
147 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Gradie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
128 births
- 1920s
1920s
147 births
- 1930s
1930s
80 births
- 1940s 37
1940s
37 births
- 1950s 23
1950s
23 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 147 births (35% of all-time use).
Gradie by state
Where Gradie concentrates geographically, total births since 1910
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 5 | 1.2% |
Alabama share of Gradie's total US births 1.2%
Even split
5 of 426 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gradie? ▼
426 babies have been named Gradie since 1910. It was last recorded in 2008. The peak year was 1917 with 22 births.
When was Gradie most popular? ▼
Gradie was most popular in the 1920s decade with 147 total births. The single peak year was 1917.
Where is Gradie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gradie are Alabama (5 births), North Carolina (5 births).
Is Gradie a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Gradie is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 426 births, and as a girl's name it has 222 births.
How long has the name Gradie been used? ▼
Records for Gradie go back to 1910, giving 99 years of history through 2008.
What names are similar to Gradie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Grant, Grayson, Graham, Grady, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Gradie's data
- Gradie's decade-level peak was the 1920s (147 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Gradies (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Gradie
Nearby Names Like Gradie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gradie
Grant Boy
#241 136,462 births
Grayson Boy
#48 128,994 births
Graham Boy
#129 61,436 births
Grady Boy
#372 52,474 births
Granville Boy
#12350 5,501 births
Compare Gradie side by side: Gradie vs Grant Gradie vs Grayson Gradie vs Graham
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1910–2008 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Gradie: Baby Name Since 1910 - 426 Births, Peak 1917." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gradie. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Gradie draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.