Declining since 2004, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Grayce since 1880
Babies named Grayce per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Grayce's real moment was 1892.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 97 |
| 1890s | 215 |
| 1900s | 311 |
| 1910s | 824 |
| 1920s | 745 |
| 1930s | 280 |
| 1940s | 181 |
| 1950s | 110 |
| 1960s | 62 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 49 |
| 1990s | 162 |
| 2000s | 789 |
| 2010s | 474 |
| 2020s | 125 |
Meaning & origin
Grayce is a less common spelling of the classic virtue name Grace. In 2025, it ranked #7,133, a position far below its peak. The name saw its highest usage in 1892, when it ranked #703 overall. It has been on a falling trajectory since 2004, reflecting a shift away from this particular spelling. While Grace remains a perennial favorite, Grayce offers a distinct alternative for those who prefer a more phonetically precise rendering of the same sound. Its rarity today makes it a distinctive choice, appealing to parents who value tradition with a slight twist.
Grayce is a variant spelling of Grace, derived from the Latin word gratia, meaning 'favor' or 'thanks'. Grace entered English as a virtue name after the Protestant Reformation, popular among Puritans in the 17th century. The Grayce spelling emerged in the 19th century, likely as a phonetic or ornamental variant.
“Grayce” around the world
Where Grayce 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: Gracie
Sibling names for Grayce
Names that share Grayce's style, for a brother or sister.
