Gracie Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Gracie is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Gracie?
Gracie is spelled G-R-A-C-I-E. The name has 6 letters.
Gracie at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Gracie is derived as a diminutive form of Grace, which originates from the Latin word “gratia” meaning “favor” or “thanks.”
- Origin
- Gracie is commonly treated as a pet form of Grace, a name with roots in Latin used in English-speaking countries.
- Pronunciation
- GRAY-see · 2 syllables
Gracie Popularity in 2025
Rank#227
Recorded Births1,344
- Girls usage rose 23 places to #227 and recorded 66 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Gracie Mean?
Gracie is derived as a diminutive form of Grace, which originates from the Latin word “gratia” meaning “favor” or “thanks.”
Origin: Gracie is commonly treated as a pet form of Grace, a name with roots in Latin used in English-speaking countries.
How Do You Pronounce Gracie?
PronunciationGRAY-see
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Gracie?
- History
- Gracie has been used as a familiar or affectionate form of Grace since at least the 19th century in English-speaking regions.
Gracie Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,344 | #227 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,278 | #250 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,247 | #248 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,222 | #252 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,268 | #240 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,397 | #207 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,417 | #217 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,582 | #193 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,619 | #193 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,819 | #181 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,964 | #165 |
| 2014 | Girls | 2,059 | #161 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,950 | #165 |
| 2012 | Girls | 2,014 | #158 |
| 2011 | Girls | 2,250 | #135 |
| 2010 | Girls | 2,435 | #130 |
| 2009 | Girls | 2,869 | #114 |
| 2008 | Girls | 3,427 | #99 |
| 2008 | Boys | 6 | #11,037 |
| 2007 | Girls | 3,480 | #96 |
| 2007 | Boys | 5 | #12,367 |
| 2006 | Girls | 3,299 | #103 |
| 2005 | Girls | 3,371 | #94 |
| 2005 | Boys | 5 | #11,472 |
When Was Gracie Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2007 · Girls
3,480 recorded births
National rank #96
2008 · Girls
3,427 recorded births
National rank #99
2005 · Girls
3,371 recorded births
National rank #94
2006 · Girls
3,299 recorded births
National rank #103
Where Gracie Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| VT | #75 | 5 |
| ND | #91 | 10 |
| UT | #92 | 46 |
| WV | #107 | 14 |
| NM | #111 | 12 |
| ID | #112 | 18 |
| OK | #121 | 29 |
| MT | #122 | 8 |