Grace
Grace first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2003, when 12,781 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 5,127.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Grace popular?
Declining Grace is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2003 peak.
| 2020s | 31,533 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 73,058 | |
| 2000s | 110,720 | |
| 1990s | 39,872 | |
| 1980s | 11,796 | |
| 1970s | 6,096 | |
| 1960s | 11,213 | |
| 1950s | 15,929 | |
| 1940s | 19,370 | |
| 1930s | 31,357 | |
| 1920s | 60,060 | |
| 1910s | 57,973 | |
| 1900s | 26,927 | |
| 1890s | 23,804 | |
| 1880s | 15,227 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Grace mean?
Directly from the English word grace, from Latin 'gratia' meaning favour, thanks, or divine grace. A virtue name popularised by the Puritans; the root of nearly all 'grace'-meaning names of Latin origin.
Nicknames for Grace
- Gracie
Variants & spellings
- Gracia
- Grazia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Grace mean?
Grace means grace. Directly from the English word grace, from Latin 'gratia' meaning favour, thanks, or divine grace. A virtue name popularised by the Puritans; the root of nearly all 'grace'-meaning names of Latin origin.
What is the origin of the name Grace?
Grace is of latin origin.
How do you pronounce Grace?
Grace is pronounced “GRAYSS.”
Is Grace a boy or a girl name?
Grace is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Grace a popular name right now?
Grace is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2003 peak.
How popular is the name Grace?
In 2025, Grace ranked #38 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Grace most popular?
Grace was most popular in 2003, when about 12,781 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Grace?
Common nicknames for Grace include Gracie.
What names are similar to Grace?
Names similar to Grace include Faith, Hope, Ivy, Rose.
What names go well with Grace?
latin names that pair well with Grace include Mark, Amanda, Emily, Olivia, Ava.