What is the origin of the name Grace?

Grace is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Grace?

In 2023, 5,002 babies were named Grace in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Is Grace a girl's name?

Yes, Grace is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Grace

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 5,002 ↘

All-Time Total: 463,775

Peak Year: 2003

Grace is derived from the Latin word "gratia," meaning "favor" or "grace." It has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries since the 17th century.

Notable Namesakes

Grace Kelly - Actress and Princess of Monaco.
Grace Hopper - Computer scientist and US Navy admiral.
Grace Jones - Singer, actress, and model.
Grace Slick - Singer-songwriter for Jefferson Airplane and Starship.
Grace VanderWaal - Singer-songwriter and winner of America's Got Talent.
Grace Lee Boggs - Activist and philosopher.
Grace Coddington - Fashion editor and creative director.
Grace Gealey - Actress known for Empire TV series.
Grace Park - Actress known for Battlestar Galactica and Hawaii Five-0.
Grace Potter - Singer-songwriter and musician.

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Grace

Rose Isabelle Hannah Lila Stella Ella Sophie Charlotte

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Grace

Edward Logan George Theo Jack Elliot Mason Paul

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Grace

Gracelyn Gracie Graciela

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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