Gracey
Gracey is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Favor, grace, or blessing.
Origin and history
Gracey is a diminutive or phonetic spelling variant of the classic English name Grace, which ultimately derives from the Latin 'gratia'. It shares the meaning of favor, charm, or divine grace. In the United States, it is a modest, less common alternative to the standard spelling Grace.
Popularity in the United States
2,614 babies in the United States have been named Gracey since 1880. It ranks #3455 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1919.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.9 %)
- FL (10.2 %)
- TN (9.8 %)
- CA (8.5 %)
- NC (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 16 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 12 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 8 |
| 1980-1990 | 33 |
| 1990-2000 | 150 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,455 |
| 2010-2019 | 752 |
| 2020-2029 | 182 |
Nicknames
Grace, Gracie
Fun facts
- Gracey is an alternate spelling of the highly popular traditional name Grace and the common diminutive Gracie.
- With over 2,600 registered births since 1880, Gracey remains a distinct but subtle choice for parents seeking an alternative to Gracie.