Emmagrace

Meaning & origin

Emmagrace is a modern compound name that combines two well-established favorites: Emma and Grace. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records around the year 2000, a period when double-barreled first names began gaining momentum. It reached its peak popularity in 2014, when it ranked highest among its relatively modest usage. Since that peak year, its frequency has been steadily falling. In 2025, the name ranked 5,917th, meaning that about 1 in every 80,363 newborn girls received the name Emmagrace. While not among the top thousand names, it has maintained a consistent presence, especially in regions where compound names are particularly favored. The name was not recorded in the Social Security Administration's data before 2000, confirming its status as a recent coinage. Emmagrace exemplifies the trend of merging two traditional names to create a distinctive yet familiar choice.

Emmagrace is a modern compound name formed from Emma and Grace. Emma derives from the Germanic word 'ermen' meaning 'whole' or 'universal', while Grace comes from the Latin 'gratia', meaning 'favor' or 'thankfulness'. This type of double-barreled first name became fashionable in the United States in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, especially in the South.