Illustrious, noble, or descendant of Ghráda
Gradyn is a modern American variation of the Irish surname Grady. It stems from the Gaelic name Ó Grádaigh, which is derived from the word 'grádach', meaning noble or illustrious. The 'y' spelling is a contemporary stylistic choice often seen in 21st-century naming trends.
Less common today
Gradyn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,259 in 2009.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
