Grace: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced GRAYS · 1 syllable
Grace means “grace, charm”, from Latin and English.
From the noun grace, first used by Puritans in the 16th century. In Roman Catholic use it may refer to Our Lady of Graces, cognate with Italian Grazia.
- Meaning
- grace, charm
- Origin
- Latin, English
- Pronunciation
- GRAYS
- US rank (2025)
- #38
- US babies a year
- about 5,191 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1890
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Classic
How popular is Grace?
Grace was the #38 name in the US in 2025, given to 5,139 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 31% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1890.
Most popular in Massachusetts (#9), Maine (#9).
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #38 |
| England & Wales | #11 |
| Scotland | #8 |
| Northern Ireland | #1 |
| Ireland | #4 |
| France | #481 |
| Norway | #490 |
| Canada | #52 |
| Australia | #10 |
How old are people named Grace?
Half of US adults named Grace are older than 26; most are between 19 and 81. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Grace
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Grace have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Grace
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
- The most popular girl names in the US
- Classic girl names
- Vintage girl names
- Comeback girl names
- Latin girl names
- English girl names
Questions about Grace
What does the name Grace mean?
Grace means “grace, charm”. It comes from Latin and English.
How do you pronounce Grace?
Grace is pronounced GRAYS.
How popular is the name Grace?
Grace was the #38 name in the US in 2025, given to 5,139 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 31% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1890.
How old are people named Grace?
Half of US adults named Grace are older than 26. Most are between 19 and 81.