Grace
Grace is derived from the Latin word 'gratia,' meaning charm, goodness, and divine favor. The name has been beloved for centuries, embodying elegance and virtue with strong ties to Christian theology and the concept of God's grace.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 5,162. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 7,642
- 2012: 7,393
- 2013: 7,387
- 2014: 7,660
- 2015: 7,680
- 2016: 7,617
- 2017: 7,087
- 2018: 6,789
- 2019: 6,111
- 2020: 5,627
- 2021: 5,542
- 2022: 5,296
- 2023: 4,908
- 2024: 5,033
- 2025: 5,127
- 2026 (projected): 5,162
Good to Know
- •One of the easiest names to spell and pronounce across cultures
- •Works beautifully as both a first name and middle name
- •Strong historical and religious significance
- •Short and complete - doesn't require a nickname but has sweet options
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Famous People
Grace Kelly
Actress and Princess of Monaco
Grace Hopper
Computer scientist and U.S. Navy rear admiral
Grace Jones
Singer, actress, and model
Grace VanderWaal
Singer-songwriter and America's Got Talent winner
Statistics
534,935
Total births since 1880
2003
Peak year
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