Holding steady.
Popularity of Graciano since 1923
Babies named Graciano per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 18 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 28 |
| 1950s | 26 |
| 1960s | 32 |
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 32 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Graciano is a rare masculine name of Spanish and Italian origin, derived from the Latin Gratianus, itself from gratia meaning 'grace'. It was first recorded in the United States in 1923, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. Its peak year was 1948, a time when many traditional Hispanic names saw modest usage. The name's trajectory has been stable, meaning its rarity has remained consistent over the decades, with no recent revival. While Graciano is not common, it offers a distinctive alternative to more familiar names like Grayson or Gratian, and it carries a pleasant meaning of grace and favor.
Graciano is the Spanish and Italian form of the Late Latin name Gratianus, a derivative of gratia 'grace, favor'. It was borne by a 4th-century Roman emperor and several saints. The name has been used in Iberia and Italy since the Middle Ages, though it remains relatively uncommon. In Spanish-speaking countries, it occasionally appears as a given name, often honoring a saint named Gratian.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Graci, Ciano
Sibling names for Graciano
Names that share Graciano's style, for a brother or sister.
