Declining since 2020.
Popularity of Gracemarie since 1946
Babies named Gracemarie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1959, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Gracemarie's real moment was 1984.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 13 |
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 23 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 32 |
| 2020s | 20 |
Meaning & origin
Gracemarie is a modern compound name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1946, reflecting a mid-20th-century trend of combining popular traditional names. Its usage peaked in 1984, after which it began a slow decline; since 2020, its trajectory has been falling. Though never ranking in national popularity lists, the name has maintained a niche presence, particularly among families seeking a distinctive two-part name with deep-rooted components. The name blends the Puritan-favored Grace, meaning divine favor, with Marie, the French form of Mary, a perennial classic. This construction exemplifies the American taste for personalized, hyphenated-style names that honor multiple relatives or traditions. Gracemarie remains a rare but recognizable compound, appealing to those who value both elegance and individuality.
Gracemarie is a modern compound name formed by merging the established names Grace and Marie. Grace entered English usage from the Latin 'gratia' via the French 'grâce', referring to divine favor; it was adopted by Puritans in the 17th century. Marie is the French form of Mary, which derives from the Hebrew Miryam, a name of uncertain meaning often interpreted as 'bitter', 'drop of the sea', or 'beloved'. The combination reflects a 20th-century trend of blending popular traditional names, particularly among American families.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gracie, Marie, Mimi, Gracy
Variants: Grace-Marie, Marygrace, Mariagrazia
Sibling names for Gracemarie
Names that share Gracemarie's style, for a brother or sister.
