Declining since 2010, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Graciella since 1950
Babies named Graciella per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 24 |
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 88 |
| 2000s | 362 |
| 2010s | 392 |
| 2020s | 160 |
Meaning & origin
Graciella entered U.S. records in 1950, a late arrival compared to many traditional names. Its popularity peaked in 2010, when it ranked highest, and has since been in decline. The name's 1-in-146,115 birth rate in 2025 reflects its rarity. Graciella is a Spanish and Italian diminutive of Grace, a classic virtue name that has long been favored in Christian cultures. The -ella suffix gives it a modern, melodic feel, aligning with naming trends for elaborate feminine names. Despite its decline since 2010, Graciella remains a distinctive choice with a graceful meaning.
Graciella is a diminutive of Grace, which derives from the Latin gratia meaning 'favor, thanks.' The name entered Spanish and Italian as Gracia and Grazia, with the -ella suffix forming a pet form. It has been used in Spanish-speaking and Italian-speaking communities since the mid-20th century, first recorded in U.S. data in 1950.
“Graciella” around the world
Where Graciella lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Grace, Gracie, Ella
Sibling names for Graciella
Names that share Graciella's style, for a brother or sister.
