Holding steady, #1,137 for girls today.
Popularity of Grecia since 1971
Babies named Grecia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Grecia's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 545 |
| 1990s | 1,253 |
| 2000s | 1,838 |
| 2010s | 1,585 |
| 2020s | 1,080 |
Meaning & origin
Grecia is a name of Spanish origin that first appeared in U.S. records in 1971. As of 2025, it ranks 1,137th overall, with a 1 in 7,879 frequency. The name reached its peak popularity in 2023, and its trajectory has remained stable. It is most common in states with large Hispanic populations, including Texas, Utah, and Arizona. While its exact meaning is debated, Grecia may be a place name referencing Greece or a creative variant of Grace. The name has seen steady use over the past five decades, appealing to families seeking a melodic, geographically inspired choice.
Grecia is the Spanish word for Greece. As a given name, it may have emerged as a place name or as a variant of the Latin Gratia (meaning 'grace'), influenced by Spanish phonology. The name has been used in the United States since the 1970s, primarily within Hispanic communities.
Where Grecia 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.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gre, Greci
Variants: Gracia
Sibling names for Grecia
Names that share Grecia's style, for a brother or sister.
