Grace Girl

Popularity: #37 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: grayss //ɡreɪs//

Origin: Latin; English

Meaning: Latin: elegance; English: favor

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Grace originates from the Latin word "gratia," which means "favor" or "thanks." This term evolved through the Old French "grace," which retained the same meaning, before entering the English language in the Middle Ages. The transition into English was facilitated by the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, which introduced many Latin-derived words into English vocabulary.

The name Grace thus carries connotations of elegance, charm, and divine favor, reflecting its etymological roots. Historically, the name has been associated with various significant figures and concepts.

In Christian tradition, Grace is often linked to the theological concept of divine grace, a key element in the teachings of the New Testament. The name appears in various forms in biblical texts, emphasizing the notion of unmerited favor from God.

Saints such as Saint Grace, though less prominent than other saints, contributed to the name's religious significance. The name also appears in notable literary works, including the King James Bible, which helped solidify its presence in English-speaking cultures.

Culturally, the name Grace has been embraced for its positive connotations and associations with virtue and beauty. It has been used in various artistic and literary contexts, symbolizing qualities such as elegance and poise.

The name's enduring appeal can be seen in its frequent use in literature and the arts, where it often embodies ideals of refinement and moral integrity. Additionally, diminutive forms like Gracie have emerged, reflecting the name's adaptability and affectionate usage.

Overall, Grace remains a name steeped in historical and cultural significance, embodying a rich legacy that spans centuries.

Famous people named Grace

In this section, you will find notable people named Grace. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Grace who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Grace who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Grace Kelly is an actress best known for Rear Window, To Catch a Thief, and The Country Girl.

Grace Jones is a singer, actress, and model best known for Slave to the Rhythm, Pull Up to the Bumper, and A View to a Kill.

Grace Hopper is a computer scientist best known for developing the first compiler for a computer programming language and her work on COBOL.

Grace Van Patten is an actress best known for The Meyerowitz Stories, Tramps, and Nine Perfect Strangers.

Grace Gummer is an actress best known for Mr. Robot, The Newsroom, and Frances Ha.

Grace Park is an actress best known for Battlestar Galactica, Hawaii Five-0, and The Cleaner.

Grace Liu is a scientist best known for her work in the field of microbiology and immunology.

Fictional characters named Grace

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Grace is a fictional character from the TV series Will & Grace. She is a New York City interior designer and one of the main characters, known for her humorous and often neurotic personality.

Grace is a fictional character from the video game series Final Fantasy. She is a key character in the narrative, often involved in pivotal moments that drive the story forward.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Grace was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Grace has ranked as high as #42 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Grace has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Grace is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Grace was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Grace.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 5,139 12 5,127
2024 5,040 7 5,033
2023 4,922 14 4,908
2022 5,296 0 5,296
2021 5,556 14 5,542
2020 5,633 6 5,627
2019 6,122 11 6,111
2018 6,800 11 6,789
2017 7,099 12 7,087
2016 7,632 15 7,617
2015 7,690 10 7,680
2014 7,673 13 7,660
2013 7,400 13 7,387
2012 7,402 9 7,393
2011 7,650 8 7,642
2010 7,699 7 7,692
2009 8,332 10 8,322
2008 9,060 18 9,042
2007 9,784 15 9,769
2006 10,990 16 10,974
2005 11,893 28 11,865
2004 12,576 40 12,536
2003 12,801 20 12,781
2002 12,071 15 12,056
2001 12,103 13 12,090
2000 11,295 10 11,285
1999 9,189 8 9,181
1998 5,729 5 5,724
1997 4,645 6 4,639
1996 3,753 11 3,742
1995 3,473 0 3,473
1994 3,177 0 3,177
1993 2,711 6 2,705
1992 2,665 6 2,659
1991 2,397 11 2,386
1990 2,186 0 2,186
1989 1,941 14 1,927
1988 1,717 9 1,708
1987 1,388 8 1,380
1986 1,158 0 1,158
1985 1,071 5 1,066
1984 1,021 5 1,016
1983 1,004 7 997
1982 957 6 951
1981 837 5 832
1980 761 0 761
1979 690 0 690
1978 587 0 587
1977 526 0 526
1976 526 0 526
1975 567 0 567
1974 535 0 535
1973 604 0 604
1972 607 0 607
1971 678 0 678
1970 776 0 776
1969 693 0 693
1968 756 5 751
1967 896 0 896
1966 936 0 936
1965 1,120 7 1,113
1964 1,217 6 1,211
1963 1,280 6 1,274
1962 1,329 0 1,329
1961 1,444 0 1,444
1960 1,566 0 1,566
1959 1,675 8 1,667
1958 1,709 6 1,703
1957 1,928 6 1,922
1956 1,845 7 1,838
1955 1,397 6 1,391
1954 1,419 9 1,410
1953 1,388 5 1,383
1952 1,525 0 1,525
1951 1,579 0 1,579
1950 1,517 6 1,511
1949 1,608 0 1,608
1948 1,684 6 1,678
1947 1,888 5 1,883
1946 1,763 0 1,763
1945 1,750 5 1,745
1944 1,933 7 1,926
1943 2,134 13 2,121
1942 2,173 15 2,158
1941 2,108 6 2,102
1940 2,402 16 2,386
1939 2,388 17 2,371
1938 2,620 11 2,609
1937 2,715 5 2,710
1936 2,814 23 2,791
1935 3,004 10 2,994
1934 3,101 14 3,087
1933 3,346 17 3,329
1932 3,556 20 3,536
1931 3,730 18 3,712
1930 4,237 19 4,218
1929 4,599 30 4,569
1928 5,012 23 4,989
1927 5,331 27 5,304
1926 5,449 22 5,427
1925 6,004 21 5,983
1924 6,342 15 6,327
1923 6,334 18 6,316
1922 6,769 26 6,743
1921 7,250 20 7,230
1920 7,193 21 7,172
1919 7,206 11 7,195
1918 7,792 22 7,770
1917 7,389 16 7,373
1916 7,485 24 7,461
1915 7,063 19 7,044
1914 5,607 13 5,594
1913 4,690 21 4,669
1912 4,432 14 4,418
1911 3,317 13 3,304
1910 3,154 9 3,145
1909 2,923 11 2,912
1908 2,918 17 2,901
1907 2,759 12 2,747
1906 2,636 10 2,626
1905 2,643 13 2,630
1904 2,522 9 2,513
1903 2,625 9 2,616
1902 2,648 6 2,642
1901 2,403 5 2,398
1900 2,953 11 2,942
1899 2,362 9 2,353
1898 2,741 15 2,726
1897 2,468 10 2,458
1896 2,496 11 2,485
1895 2,457 9 2,448
1894 2,367 6 2,361
1893 2,318 10 2,308
1892 2,312 13 2,299
1891 2,099 11 2,088
1890 2,289 11 2,278
1889 2,049 0 2,049
1888 2,100 10 2,090
1887 1,692 0 1,692
1886 1,735 12 1,723
1885 1,580 5 1,575
1884 1,535 10 1,525
1883 1,307 0 1,307
1882 1,201 6 1,195
1881 1,089 0 1,089
1880 988 6 982

Top States for Grace (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 484
10%
TX 421
8%
NY 337
7%
FL 298
6%
PA 223
4%
IL 201
4%
OH 176
4%
NJ 171
3%
MA 169
3%
MI 160
3%
NC 159
3%
VA 147
3%
GA 125
3%
MD 113
2%
WA 111
2%
IN 101
2%
UT 100
2%
MN 100
2%
MO 99
2%
CO 98
2%
WI 98
2%
AZ 95
2%
TN 83
2%
CT 74
1%
SC 61
1%
LA 59
1%
IA 59
1%
KY 54
1%
OK 54
1%
OR 53
1%
KS 47
1%
AR 43
1%
AL 42
1%
ID 42
1%
NV 42
1%
NH 34
1%
NE 32
1%
ME 32
1%
MS 27
1%
DC 23
0%
NM 23
0%
RI 22
0%
WV 20
0%
SD 17
0%
MT 15
0%
DE 14
0%
HI 14
0%
ND 11
0%
VT 10
0%