Grace
Grace is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Favor, charm, or divine grace.
Origin and history
Grace is derived from the Latin word 'gratia', which refers to divine grace, charm, or favor. It was popularized by the Puritans in the 17th century as a virtue name. In the United States, it has been a consistently classic choice, ranking among the top female names for generations.
Popularity in the United States
534,935 babies in the United States have been named Grace since 1880. It ranks #58 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #36.
States where it is most popular
- NY (9.6 %)
- CA (7.8 %)
- PA (7.3 %)
- TX (5.3 %)
- IL (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 15,227 |
| 1890-1900 | 23,804 |
| 1900-1910 | 26,927 |
| 1910-1920 | 57,973 |
| 1920-1930 | 60,060 |
| 1930-1940 | 31,357 |
| 1940-1950 | 19,370 |
| 1950-1960 | 15,929 |
| 1960-1970 | 11,213 |
| 1970-1980 | 6,096 |
| 1980-1990 | 11,796 |
| 1990-2000 | 39,872 |
| 2000-2010 | 110,720 |
| 2010-2019 | 73,058 |
| 2020-2029 | 31,533 |
Famous people named Grace
- Grace Kelly: Actress, Princess
- Grace Hopper: Computer Scientist, Naval Officer
- Grace Slick: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Gracie, Gray
Fun facts
- Grace became widely used as a given name in 17th-century England when Puritans adopted virtue words as personal names.
- In Roman and Greek mythology, the Graces were goddesses of charm, beauty, and creative inspiration.
- Grace has ranked among the top 100 most popular names for girls in the United States for over a century.