Gracious Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationGRAY-shus / /ˈɡreɪʃəs/Latin; English
Meaning
graceful; full of grace
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Gracious has its roots in Latin, derived from 'gratia', meaning grace or favor. In English, it emerged as a virtue name, reflecting qualities of kindness and elegance. The concept of grace has been significant in various religious and philosophical contexts, symbolizing divine favor and moral integrity. As a name, it embodies a positive character trait valued across cultures.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Gracia
- Gracie
International Variants
- Gracia (Spanish)
- Gracie (English)
Famous people named Gracious
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Fictional characters named Gracious
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gracious was first seen in the United States in 1999. Gracious has ranked as high as #1358 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Gracious has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Gracious
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 7 |