Grace

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Grace; Favor

Background: The name Grace originates from the Latin word 'gratia,' which means 'grace' or 'favor.' This term later entered Old French as 'grace,' retaining the same meaning and further evolving into the English usage seen today.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#58
Total births
531,126
Most popular decade
2000s (332,700 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-20 ranks)
Years in Top 100
89
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

0.3% male 99.7% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1880
First year births
6
First year rank
#809
Peak year
2004
Peak year births
40
Peak rank
#2,643
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
7
Recent rank
#9,864

Female

First year
1880
First year births
982
First year rank
#19
Peak year
2003
Peak year births
12,781
Peak rank
#13
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
5,002
Recent rank
#40

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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