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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: GRAY-see //ˈɡreɪ.si//
Origin: Latin; English
Meaning: Latin: Grace; English: Favor
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Gracy is derived from the Latin word "gratia," meaning "grace" or "favor." This term evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning from Latin to Old French as "grace" before entering the English language. The Old French form was commonly used in medieval times, often associated with elegance and charm, which contributed to its adoption in English-speaking regions.
The name Gracy can be seen as a diminutive or variant of the more widely recognized name Grace, which has similar roots and meanings. Historically, the concept of grace has been significant in various cultural and religious contexts.
In Christianity, grace is often associated with divine favor and mercy, a theme that has been prevalent since the early centuries of the faith. The name Grace, and by extension Gracy, has been borne by numerous saints and notable figures throughout history, reinforcing its importance.
For instance, Saint Grace is recognized in some traditions, and the name appears in various religious texts, including translations of the Bible, where grace is a central theme in discussions of salvation and moral virtue. Culturally, the name Gracy has resonated with notions of beauty, elegance, and kindness, often embodying ideals that societies have cherished across generations.
The name's association with gracefulness has made it a symbol of poise and refinement. In literature and art, characters named Grace or Gracy frequently embody these traits, further embedding the name within cultural narratives.
This enduring association with positive attributes has allowed the name to maintain its appeal over the centuries, reflecting the values and ideals of the times.
Famous people named Gracy
In this section, you will find notable people named Gracy. 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 Gracy who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Gracy who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Gracy Singh is an actress and dancer best known for Lagaan, Gangaajal, and Deshdrohi.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gracy was first seen in the United States in 1897.
Gracy has ranked as high as #1322 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Georgia, and Tennessee.
In the past 5 years the name Gracy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Gracy 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 Gracy was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Gracy (2022)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
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 Gracy.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2016 | 53 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2012 | 43 |
| 2011 | 41 |
| 2010 | 36 |
| 2009 | 44 |
| 2008 | 62 |
| 2007 | 66 |
| 2006 | 55 |
| 2005 | 64 |
| 2004 | 64 |
| 2003 | 50 |
| 2002 | 40 |
| 2001 | 44 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 1999 | 28 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1957 | 11 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1951 | 9 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1948 | 11 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1942 | 12 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1939 | 12 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1935 | 12 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1928 | 9 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1926 | 10 |
| 1925 | 15 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1923 | 14 |
| 1922 | 18 |
| 1921 | 8 |
| 1920 | 9 |
| 1919 | 15 |
| 1918 | 11 |
| 1917 | 15 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1897 | 6 |