Grace
Grace: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ษกษนeษชs/
Meaning and origin of Grace
- A female given name from English.
Etymology
From the noun grace, first used by Puritans in the 16th century. In Roman Catholic use it may refer to Our Lady of Graces, cognate with Italian Grazia.
How popular is Grace?
Since 1880, 534,935 girls and 1,405 boys in the U.S. have been named Grace (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #13 in 1883. Its highest rank for boys was #552 in 1898. In 2025 it ranked #38 for girls, with 5,139 babies given the name.
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Grace FAQ
What does the name Grace mean?
A female given name from English. From the noun grace, first used by Puritans in the 16th century. In Roman Catholic use it may refer to Our Lady of Graces, cognate with Italian Grazia.
What is the origin of the name Grace?
Grace is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Grace?
Since 1880, 534,935 girls and 1,405 boys in the U.S. have been named Grace (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #13 in 1883. Its highest rank for boys was #552 in 1898. In 2025 it ranked #38 for girls, with 5,139 babies given the name.
Is Grace a boy or girl name?
Grace is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 534,935 girls and 1,405 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.