Holding steady.
Popularity of Altagracia since 1915
Babies named Altagracia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1990, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Altagracia's real moment was 1975.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 48 |
| 1920s | 106 |
| 1930s | 41 |
| 1940s | 42 |
| 1950s | 66 |
| 1960s | 92 |
| 1970s | 135 |
| 1980s | 125 |
| 1990s | 90 |
| 2000s | 34 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Altagracia is a Spanish religious name with a clear Marian reference, first recorded in the United States in 1915. Its peak popularity came in 1975, when it saw its highest usage. Since then, the name has remained in steady but very low circulation, never reaching the top 1000. The name is particularly associated with Dominican heritage due to the strong devotion to Our Lady of Altagracia. As a girl's name, it carries a graceful and devout connotation, though it remains rare in the broader American naming landscape.
Altagracia is a Spanish devotional name taken from the title Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia (Our Lady of High Grace), a Marian devotion particularly strong in the Dominican Republic. The name combines alta (high) and gracia (grace). It has been used as a given name, especially among Catholic families, since the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Alta, Gracia, Tata, Grace
Sibling names for Altagracia
Names that share Altagracia's style, for a brother or sister.
