Declining since 2006, #227 for girls today.
Popularity of Gracie since 1880
Babies named Gracie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 386 |
| 1890s | 929 |
| 1900s | 1,637 |
| 1910s | 3,543 |
| 1920s | 5,160 |
| 1930s | 4,362 |
| 1940s | 3,873 |
| 1950s | 3,297 |
| 1960s | 2,106 |
| 1970s | 1,006 |
| 1980s | 1,052 |
| 1990s | 2,417 |
| 2000s | 27,488 |
| 2010s | 19,109 |
| 2020s | 7,756 |
Meaning & origin
Gracie, a Scottish diminutive of Grace, has been in use as an independent given name since the 19th century and first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1880. It reached its peak popularity in 2005, when it ranked 227th nationally, and has been gradually declining since 2006. The name appears most frequently in Vermont, North Dakota, and Montana, according to recent data. With an estimated 1 in 1,196 baby girls receiving the name in 2025, Gracie remains a familiar and approachable choice, though its familiarity has waned from its early 2000s peak. Its simple charm and connection to the virtue name Grace continue to appeal to parents seeking a sweet, traditional name with a friendly, diminutive feel.
Gracie originated as a Scottish diminutive of Grace, which itself derives from the Latin word 'gratia' meaning 'favor, thanks, grace.' The name Grace was adopted by Puritans in the 17th century as a virtue name, and its diminutive Gracie has been used as an independent given name since the 19th century. It saw a surge in popularity in the early 2000s, partly influenced by the character Gracie Hart in the 2000 film 'Miss Congeniality.'
Where Gracie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Gracie” around the world
Where Gracie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
#88
in 2025
New Zealand
#100
in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gray, Grace
Sibling names for Gracie
Names that share Gracie's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Gracie
Names whose popularity has moved with Gracie's over the last 50 years.
