Gracie Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Gracie has a vintage charm, being popular in the early 20th century before seeing a resurgence in recent decades.

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A Deep Dive

Gracie Overview

Meaning

Graceful, blessed, favor, shoemaker

Gender

Girl

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from the Latin name “Gratia,” meaning “grace.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈɡreɪsi/

Popularity

Gracie is adored in English-speaking countries like the UK and the USA. In 2023, Gracie ranked #207 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

6 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Cute, Popular, Classic, Occupational

Associated Traits

Graceful, charming, sweet

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with the virtue of grace in Christian tradition.

Name Day

October 5 (Catholic)
A Deep Dive

Gracie Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Grace, Gracia, Graziella, Graciela, Gracyn, Grazia, Grayce, Garcia

Common Nicknames

Gigi, Cici, Ace, Gray, Gracie-Bear, Gracie-Lou

Diminutives

G, Gracey, Gray, Racy

Famous People

  • Gracie Allen
    (American Comedian)
  • Gracie Fields
    (British Singer and Actress)
  • Gracie Gold
    (American Figure Skater)
  • Gracie Dzienny
    (American Actress)
  • Gracie Abrams
    (American Singer-Songwriter)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Gracie Hart
    ("Miss Congeniality," Film)
  • Gracie Fields
    ("Stage Door Canteen," Film)
  • "Saving Gracie"
    (Novel)
  • "Gracie"
    (Film)
  • Gracie Lou Freebush
    ("Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous," Film)
  • "Gracie's Choice"
    (TV Movie)

Places

  • Gracie Mansion
    (New York City, New York, USA)
  • Gracie Square
    (New York City, New York, USA)
  • Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
    (Beverly Hills, California, USA)
  • Gracie Fields Theatre
    (Rochdale, England)

What Is the Meaning of Gracie?

Gracie, translating to “grace” or “blessing,” is a name linked to individuals who are perceived as elegant, kind-hearted, and graceful.

What Is the Origin of The Name Gracie?

Gracie has English origins, tracing back to the Latin word “gratia,” which means “grace.” It evolved from the name Grace, a virtue name popularized in the 17th century.

Gracie Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Gracie in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2412021#2542022#2492023
Top 3 Rankings#942005#962007#992008

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Gracie

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023249
(+5 from 2022)
1237
(+21 from 2022)
0.07072
2022254
(-13 from 2021)
1216
(-42 from 2021)
0.06782
2021241
(-34 from 2020)
1258
(-131 from 2020)
0.07022
2020207
(+10 from 2019)
1389
(-24 from 2019)
0.07858
2019217
(-24 from 2018)
1413
(-167 from 2018)
0.07701
2018193
(+1 from 2017)
1580
(-36 from 2017)
0.08496
2017194
(-13 from 2016)
1616
(-200 from 2016)
0.08554
2016181
(-16 from 2015)
1816
(-145 from 2015)
0.09381
2015165
(-4 from 2014)
1961
(-94 from 2014)
0.10052
2014161
(+4 from 2013)
2055
(+108 from 2013)
0.10504
2013165
(-7 from 2012)
1947
(-65 from 2012)
0.10100
2012158
(-23 from 2011)
2012
(-237 from 2011)
0.10374
2011135
(-5 from 2010)
2249
(-184 from 2010)
0.11607
2010130
(-16 from 2009)
2433
(-434 from 2009)
0.12409
2009114
(-15 from 2008)
2867
(-559 from 2008)
0.14157
200899
(-3 from 2007)
3426
(-53 from 2007)
0.16448
200796
(+7 from 2006)
3479
(+180 from 2006)
0.16437
2006103
(-9 from 2005)
3299
(-72 from 2005)
0.15781
200594
(+20 from 2004)
3371
(+430 from 2004)
0.16609
2004114
(+12 from 2003)
2941
(+218 from 2003)
0.14575
2003126
(+27 from 2002)
2723
(+568 from 2002)
0.13571
2002153
(+17 from 2001)
2155
(+244 from 2001)
0.10911
2001170
(+74 from 2000)
1911
(+599 from 2000)
0.09647
2000244
(+95 from 1999)
1312
(+418 from 1999)
0.06574
1999339
(+281 from 1998)
894
(+512 from 1998)
0.04592
1998620
(+287 from 1997)
382
(+161 from 1997)
0.01971
1997907
(+97 from 1996)
221
(+34 from 1996)
0.01158
19961004
(+302 from 1995)
187
(+60 from 1995)
0.00975
19951306
(+32 from 1994)
127
(+1 from 1994)
0.00661
19941338
(+20 from 1993)
126
(+5 from 1993)
0.00646
19931358
(+52 from 1992)
121
(+5 from 1992)
0.00614
19921410
(+18 from 1991)
116
(+4 from 1991)
0.00579
19911428
(-175 from 1990)
112
(-19 from 1990)
0.00551
19901253
(+6 from 1989)
131
(+6 from 1989)
0.00638
19891259
(-33 from 1988)
125
(+3 from 1988)
0.00627
19881226
(+23 from 1987)
122
(+9 from 1987)
0.00634
19871249
(+198 from 1986)
113
(+25 from 1986)
0.00603
19861447
(-74 from 1985)
88
(-6 from 1985)
0.00477
19851373
(-58 from 1984)
94
(+1 from 1984)
0.00509
19841315
(+58 from 1983)
93
(+6 from 1983)
0.00516
19831373
(-122 from 1982)
87
(-17 from 1982)
0.00486
19821251
(-79 from 1981)
104
(-9 from 1981)
0.00573
19811172
(+16 from 1980)
113
(+1 from 1980)
0.00632
19801188
(+161 from 1979)
112
(+21 from 1979)
0.00629
19791349
(-2 from 1978)
91
(+3 from 1978)
0.00528
19781347
(-80 from 1977)
88
(-6 from 1977)
0.00535
19771267
(+155 from 1976)
94
(+20 from 1976)
0.00571
19761422
(-302 from 1975)
74
(-30 from 1975)
0.00471
19751120
(+84 from 1974)
104
(+12 from 1974)
0.00666
19741204
(-257 from 1973)
92
(-35 from 1973)
0.00587
1973947
(+257 from 1972)
127
(+38 from 1972)
0.00817
19721204
(-191 from 1971)
89
(-33 from 1971)
0.00552
19711013
(-16 from 1970)
122
(-3 from 1970)
0.00696
1970997
(-61 from 1969)
125
(-4 from 1969)
0.00682
1969936
(-32 from 1968)
129
(-2 from 1968)
0.00732
1968904
(-56 from 1967)
131
(-11 from 1967)
0.00766
1967848
(-106 from 1966)
142
(-34 from 1966)
0.00827
1966742
(-62 from 1965)
176
(-32 from 1965)
0.01002
1965680
(-28 from 1964)
208
(-38 from 1964)
0.01138
1964652
(+11 from 1963)
246
(+15 from 1963)
0.01257
1963663
(-32 from 1962)
231
(-24 from 1962)
0.01162
1962631
(-11 from 1961)
255
(-16 from 1961)
0.01258
1961620
(-75 from 1960)
271
(-46 from 1960)
0.01305
1960545
(-6 from 1959)
317
(-8 from 1959)
0.01524
1959539
(-6 from 1958)
325
(-6 from 1958)
0.01564
1958533
(-53 from 1957)
331
(-60 from 1957)
0.01602
1957480
(+30 from 1956)
391
(+55 from 1956)
0.01864
1956510
(+3 from 1955)
336
(+10 from 1955)
0.01631
1955513
(-15 from 1954)
326
(+8 from 1954)
0.01626
1954498
(+12 from 1953)
318
(+35 from 1953)
0.01597
1953510
(-43 from 1952)
283
(-43 from 1952)
0.01467
1952467
(-4 from 1951)
326
No change from 1951
0.01714
1951463
(-24 from 1950)
326
(-9 from 1950)
0.01765
1950439
(-7 from 1949)
335
(-4 from 1949)
0.01905
1949432
(-16 from 1948)
339
(-24 from 1948)
0.01931
1948416
(+3 from 1947)
363
(-12 from 1947)
0.02083
1947419
(-17 from 1946)
375
(+16 from 1946)
0.02063
1946402
(-46 from 1945)
359
(-19 from 1945)
0.02226
1945356
(-12 from 1944)
378
(-18 from 1944)
0.02808
1944344
(+11 from 1943)
396
(-10 from 1943)
0.02898
1943355
(-21 from 1942)
406
(-28 from 1942)
0.02828
1942334
(-4 from 1941)
434
(+31 from 1941)
0.03121
1941330
(-21 from 1940)
403
(-17 from 1940)
0.03234
1940309
(-12 from 1939)
420
(-4 from 1939)
0.03555
1939297
(+1 from 1938)
424
(-21 from 1938)
0.03739
1938298
(+5 from 1937)
445
(+28 from 1937)
0.03899
1937303
(-21 from 1936)
417
(-36 from 1936)
0.03785
1936282
(+14 from 1935)
453
(+38 from 1935)
0.04204
1935296
(+2 from 1934)
415
(-20 from 1934)
0.03819
1934298
(+5 from 1933)
435
(+25 from 1933)
0.04019
1933303
(-7 from 1932)
410
(-44 from 1932)
0.03920
1932296
(+10 from 1931)
454
(+19 from 1931)
0.04104
1931306
(-1 from 1930)
435
(-39 from 1930)
0.03941
1930305
(+6 from 1929)
474
(+15 from 1929)
0.04064
1929311
(-13 from 1928)
459
(-44 from 1928)
0.03965
1928298
(+5 from 1927)
503
(+14 from 1927)
0.04207
1927303
(-2 from 1926)
489
(-4 from 1926)
0.03955
1926301
(-22 from 1925)
493
(-80 from 1925)
0.04008
1925279
(+5 from 1924)
573
(+38 from 1924)
0.04537
1924284
(-5 from 1923)
535
(+3 from 1923)
0.04129
1923279
(+3 from 1922)
532
(-1 from 1922)
0.04248
1922282
(+9 from 1921)
533
(+17 from 1921)
0.04272
1921291
(-7 from 1920)
516
(-11 from 1920)
0.04032
1920284
(+8 from 1919)
527
(+48 from 1919)
0.04236
1919292
(+10 from 1918)
479
(+31 from 1918)
0.04078
1918302
(-7 from 1917)
448
(+11 from 1917)
0.03726
1917295
(-3 from 1916)
437
(+16 from 1916)
0.03889
1916292
(-6 from 1915)
421
(+7 from 1915)
0.03878
1915286
No change from 1914
414
(+75 from 1914)
0.04044
1914286
(+1 from 1913)
339
(+66 from 1913)
0.04255
1913287
(-24 from 1912)
273
(-16 from 1912)
0.04168
1912263
(+13 from 1911)
289
(+92 from 1911)
0.04926
1911276
(-30 from 1910)
197
(-49 from 1910)
0.04459
1910246
(+15 from 1909)
246
(+57 from 1909)
0.05864
1909261
(+9 from 1908)
189
(+15 from 1908)
0.05135
1908270
(-17 from 1907)
174
(-11 from 1907)
0.04908
1907253
(+15 from 1906)
185
(+32 from 1906)
0.05483
1906268
(-21 from 1905)
153
(-15 from 1905)
0.04881
1905247
(-16 from 1904)
168
(-10 from 1904)
0.05422
1904231
(+12 from 1903)
178
(+27 from 1903)
0.06087
1903243
(-2 from 1902)
151
(-9 from 1902)
0.05428
1902241
(+28 from 1901)
160
(+39 from 1901)
0.05708
1901269
(-11 from 1900)
121
(-37 from 1900)
0.04759
1900258
(+20 from 1899)
158
(+50 from 1899)
0.04973
1899278
(+43 from 1898)
108
(+12 from 1898)
0.04364
1898321
(-56 from 1897)
96
(-20 from 1897)
0.03502
1897265
(+37 from 1896)
116
(+23 from 1896)
0.04672
1896302
(-33 from 1895)
93
(-15 from 1895)
0.03691
1895269
(+21 from 1894)
108
(+18 from 1894)
0.04371
1894290
(-4 from 1893)
90
(+2 from 1893)
0.03814
1893286
(+13 from 1892)
88
(+6 from 1892)
0.03907
1892299
(-22 from 1891)
82
(+3 from 1891)
0.03646
1891277
(+21 from 1890)
79
(+10 from 1890)
0.04019
1890298
(-9 from 1889)
69
(+1 from 1889)
0.03422
1889289
(+2 from 1888)
68
(+3 from 1888)
0.03594
1888291
(+46 from 1887)
65
(+25 from 1887)
0.03431
1887337
(-11 from 1886)
40
(-2 from 1886)
0.02574
1886326
(-5 from 1885)
42
(+2 from 1885)
0.02732
1885321
(+37 from 1884)
40
(+9 from 1884)
0.02818
1884358
(-76 from 1883)
31
(-8 from 1883)
0.02253
1883282
(+136 from 1882)
39
(+20 from 1882)
0.03248
1882418
(-93 from 1881)
19
(-5 from 1881)
0.01642
1881325
(+63 from 1880)
24
(+6 from 1880)
0.02428
1880388
First SSA data recorded
18
First SSA data recorded
0.01844

American States Popularity Rankings for Gracie

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2702021#3362022#3312023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#4222021#3752022#3912023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2662021#2472022#2542023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1282021#1772022#1452023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2162021#2232022#2422023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1462021#1462022#1182023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2952021#3292022#2792023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#3942021#1692022#1572023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2802021#2952022#2472023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2702021#2202022#2262023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2232021#2032022#1052023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1022021#1532022#992023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1742021#1562022#1792023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2022021#1102022#1622023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1172021#1392022#1872023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3752021#3052022#4412023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1492021#3122022#2102023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3402021#3272022#4032023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2792021#2802022#2062023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1912021#2612022#2512023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#832021#532022#872023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3202021#2482022#3272023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3892021#4942022#4142023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#862021#1522022#902023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3192021#2762022#2502023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2452021#2462022#2622023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3612021#2752022#2382023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1282021#2172022#2332023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2392021#2062022#2022023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2352021#1402022#1512023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2272021#3772022#1992023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#812021#1472022#872023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3442021#4162022#5742023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1842021#3182022#1392023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#4432021#5232022#4772023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#5422021#7102022#6222023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2782021#2722022#3022023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1512020#1282021#672022

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1152020#1562021#1702022

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1252021#1422022#2252023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2942021#3532022#1842023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1702019#1002020#1802021

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3822020#3552021#5802022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1972020#2382022#1712023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#672013#462014#842016

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1252015#1822017#1652020

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1032012#952016#842018

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1012015#2082016#1912021

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2612009#2462010#1512012

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1172007#1722021#1922022

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2111942

Popularity Rankings for Gracie in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#562021#582022#502023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#712021#762022#792023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#742019#762020#792021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#1152021#1342022#1352023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1262021#1202022#1502023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3692021#3582022#2982023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9732010

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Gracie a Name for Boys or Girls?

Generally, Gracie is used for girls. The soft and graceful connotations of the name align well with feminine qualities.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Gracie

Gracie in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Gracie Allen (Comedian, 1895–1964): An American comedian and actress who starred alongside her husband George Burns in the comedy duo Burns and Allen.
  • Gracie Fields (Singer, 1898–1979): A British singer and actress who became one of the most popular performers in the UK during the 20th century.
  • Gracie Gold (Figure Skater, born 1995): An American figure skater who has won multiple national championships and competed in the Olympics.
  • Gracie Dzienny (Actress, born 1995): An American actress recognized for her roles in television series such as "Supah Ninjas" and "Zoo."
  • Gracie Abrams (Singer, born 1999): An American singer-songwriter who has gained a following for her heartfelt and introspective music.
  • Gracie Van Brunt (Actress, 1910–1975): An American actress who appeared in numerous films and stage productions in the early 20th century.
  • Gracie Carvalho (Model, born 1990): A Brazilian model who has walked the runway for numerous high-fashion brands and appeared in major magazines.
  • Gracie Hart ("Miss Congeniality," 2000 Film): An FBI agent who goes undercover in a beauty pageant to stop a terrorist threat.
  • Gracie Fields ("Stage Door Canteen," 1943 Film): A performer who entertains soldiers during World War II.
  • "Saving Gracie" (2010 Novel): A heartwarming story about a woman who rescues a neglected dog and finds new purpose in life.
  • "Gracie" (2007 Film): A sports drama about a teenage girl who fights to play on her high school’s boys' soccer team.
  • Gracie Lou Freebush ("Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous," 2005 Film): Continues her adventures as an undercover FBI agent.
  • "Gracie's Choice" (2004 TV Movie): A story about a young woman who fights to keep her siblings together after their mother's neglect.
  • Gracie Mansion (New York City, New York, USA): The official residence of the Mayor of New York City, located in Carl Schurz Park.
  • Gracie Square (New York City, New York, USA): A neighborhood on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, adjacent to Carl Schurz Park.
  • Gracie Avenue (Knoxville, Tennessee, USA): A residential street in Knoxville, featuring a mix of historic and modern homes.
  • Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy (Beverly Hills, California, USA): A renowned martial arts school founded by the Gracie family, specializing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
  • Gracie Fields Theatre (Rochdale, England): A theatre in Rochdale named after the famous actress and singer Gracie Fields, offering various cultural performances.
  • Gracie Gardens (Portland, Oregon, USA): A community garden in Portland, providing space for local residents to grow vegetables and flowers.

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