Holding steady.
Popularity of Gratia since 1889
Babies named Gratia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1912, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Gratia's real moment was 1889.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 38 |
| 1920s | 38 |
| 1930s | 17 |
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gratia is a direct Latin borrowing of the word for 'grace,' making it a more literal and uncommon alternative to the English name Grace. In the United States, Gratia was first recorded in the year 1889, though it has never achieved a rank on the Social Security Administration's list of top 1000 names. Its trajectory has been stable but very rare, with no recorded spike in later decades. Because it is a direct Latin term, the name lacks the association with specific U.S. states or modern revivals. For parents seeking a name with deep historical and linguistic roots in the concept of grace, Gratia offers a distinctive choice that is both scholarly and elegant.
Gratia is the Latin word for 'grace,' 'favor,' or 'thanks.' It is the direct root of the English name Grace. In Roman culture, the concept of gratia encompassed goodwill and charm, and the name was occasionally used in early Christian contexts to signify divine grace. The name Gratia has been recorded in the United States since the late 19th century, though it has never achieved widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gracie, Gray
Sibling names for Gratia
Names that share Gratia's style, for a brother or sister.
