Grayce
Grayce is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Favor, grace, or divine blessing.
Origin and history
Grayce is a contemporary spelling variant of Grace, derived from the Latin 'gratia', meaning favor, charm, or blessing. While less common than the traditional spelling, it has maintained steady usage in the United States. It offers a modern, stylistic twist on a classic virtue name.
Popularity in the United States
4,424 babies in the United States have been named Grayce since 1880. It ranks #2636 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1976.
States where it is most popular
- PA (21.9 %)
- NY (15.2 %)
- IL (13.5 %)
- OH (11.1 %)
- CA (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 97 |
| 1890-1900 | 215 |
| 1900-1910 | 311 |
| 1910-1920 | 824 |
| 1920-1930 | 745 |
| 1930-1940 | 280 |
| 1940-1950 | 181 |
| 1950-1960 | 110 |
| 1960-1970 | 62 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 49 |
| 1990-2000 | 162 |
| 2000-2010 | 789 |
| 2010-2019 | 474 |
| 2020-2029 | 125 |
Nicknames
Gracie, Gray
Fun facts
- The addition of the letter 'y' is a modern stylistic variant of the traditional English virtue name Grace.
- It ultimately traces back to the Latin word 'gratia', which referred to divine grace or favor.