Gracy Girl

Popularity: #926 · Trend: ↗ Rising

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

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Gracy, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Gracy. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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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 #4746 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.

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 Total Births Girl
2025 22 22
2024 23 23
2023 13 13
2022 27 27
2021 21 21
2020 29 29
2019 22 22
2018 23 23
2017 28 28
2016 53 53
2015 20 20
2014 31 31
2013 30 30
2012 43 43
2011 41 41
2010 36 36
2009 44 44
2008 62 62
2007 66 66
2006 55 55
2005 64 64
2004 64 64
2003 50 50
2002 40 40
2001 44 44
2000 26 26
1999 28 28
1998 9 9
1997 8 8
1996 9 9
1994 6 6
1993 8 8
1992 10 10
1991 11 11
1990 11 11
1989 7 7
1988 9 9
1987 6 6
1986 8 8
1983 9 9
1982 7 7
1980 8 8
1979 9 9
1975 13 13
1973 10 10
1972 5 5
1968 6 6
1967 5 5
1963 6 6
1962 9 9
1961 7 7
1960 7 7
1957 11 11
1956 8 8
1954 9 9
1953 8 8
1952 8 8
1951 9 9
1950 7 7
1949 7 7
1948 11 11
1946 8 8
1945 5 5
1944 8 8
1943 8 8
1942 12 12
1941 9 9
1940 8 8
1939 12 12
1937 9 9
1936 6 6
1935 12 12
1934 5 5
1933 5 5
1932 7 7
1930 6 6
1929 6 6
1928 9 9
1927 5 5
1926 10 10
1925 15 15
1924 10 10
1923 14 14
1922 18 18
1921 8 8
1920 9 9
1919 15 15
1918 11 11
1917 15 15
1916 7 7
1915 6 6
1912 6 6
1911 5 5
1910 6 6
1909 7 7
1908 5 5
1901 5 5
1897 6 6

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. 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
TX 5
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