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Gracie Girl

Popularity: #233 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationGRAY-see / /ˈɡreɪsi/

Latin; English

Meaning

Latin: Grace; English: Diminutive of Grace

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Gracie is derived from the Latin word "gratia," meaning "grace" or "favor." This Latin term evolved through various languages, becoming "gracia" in Old Spanish and "grâce" in Old French before entering the English language as "grace." The transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, which brought a significant influx of French vocabulary into English, particularly in the realms of art, culture, and religion. The name Gracie is often considered a diminutive or affectionate form of Grace, which has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages.

Historically, the name Grace has been associated with several notable figures, including saints and biblical references. Saint Grace, although not as widely recognized as other saints, contributed to the name's religious significance. The concept of grace is also prominent in Christian theology, representing divine favor and spiritual blessing, which has further solidified the name's cultural resonance. The name Grace appears in various translations of the Bible, including the King James Version published in 1611, where it is used to convey themes of mercy and benevolence.

Culturally, the name Gracie has been embraced in various artistic and literary contexts. It evokes notions of elegance and charm, often associated with the gracefulness of movement or demeanor. The name has been used in literature and popular culture, reinforcing its positive connotations. Additionally, the diminutive form Gracie has a playful and affectionate quality, making it endearing in familial and social contexts. Overall, the name Gracie carries a rich historical and cultural legacy, rooted in the virtues of grace and favor.

Trend Summary

Gracie has experienced a resurgence in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Grace
  • Gracy

International Variants

  • Gracia (Spanish)
  • Gracie (English)
  • Graça (Portuguese)

Famous people named Gracie

Gracie Allen was a comedian and actress best known for The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, The Gracie Allen Show, and The Toast of the Town.

Gracie Gold is a figure skater best known for winning the 2014 U.S. National Championships, competing in the 2014 Winter Olympics, and her performances at the World Championships.

Fictional characters named Gracie

Gracie Hart is a fictional character from the film Miss Congeniality. She is an FBI agent who goes undercover as a contestant in a beauty pageant to prevent a bombing.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Gracie was first seen in the United States in 1880. Gracie has ranked as high as #214 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in Texas, California, North Carolina, Georgia, and Kentucky. In the past 5 years the name Gracie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Gracie (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 136
11%
CA 100
8%
OH 61
5%
FL 49
4%
UT 49
4%
MO 45
4%
TN 43
4%
NC 40
3%
GA 40
3%
NY 40
3%
PA 37
3%
IN 36
3%
LA 33
3%
KY 32
3%
IL 30
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188018
188124
188219
188339
188431
188540
188642
188740
188865
188968
189069
189179
189282
189388
189490
1895108
189693
1897116
189896
1899108
1900158
1901121
1902160
1903151
1904178
1905168
1906153
1907185
1908174
1909189
1910246
1911197
1912289
1913273
1914339
1915414
1916421
1917437
1918448
1919479
1920527
1921516
1922533
1923532
1924535
1925573
1926493
1927489
1928503
1929459
1930474
1931435
1932454
1933410
1934435
1935415
1936453
1937417
1938445
1939424
1940420
1941403
1942434
1943406
1944396
1945378
1946359
1947375
1948363
1949339
1950335
1951326
1952326
1953283
1954318
1955326
1956336
1957391
1958331
1959325
1960317
1961271
1962255
1963231
1964246
1965208
1966176
1967142
1968131
1969129
1970125
1971122
197289
1973127
197492
1975104
197674
197794
197888
197991
1980113
1981113
1982104
198387
198493
198594
198688
1987113
1988122
1989125
1990131
1991113
1992116
1993121
1994126
1995127
1996187
1997221
1998382
1999894
20001,312
20011,911
20022,155
20032,723
20042,941
20053,371
20063,299
20073,480
20083,427
20092,868
20102,435
20112,250
20122,013
20131,950
20142,057
20151,962
20161,817
20171,618
20181,581
20191,414
20201,396
20211,263
20221,219
20231,244
20241,273