The nameGrace
Grace is an English girl's name taken from the Christian virtue. It has been a favourite in England and Wales, where it was among the top three girls' names in the mid-2000s.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
Grace means "grace", in the sense of God's favour and of elegance. It comes from the Latin gratia.
Origin
English. Like Faith, Hope or Prudence, it was one of the virtue names adopted by the Puritans in the 17th century.
History
In the United States Grace was in the top 100 from 1880 to 1938, then again since 1995. In England and Wales it was one of the most given girls' names in the 2000s, before slowly declining.
Did you know?
- In 1947 Grace Hopper's team found a moth stuck in a computer, and she helped make "bug" the word for a computer fault.
- In 1838 the lighthouse keeper's daughter Grace Darling rowed out in a storm to rescue shipwreck survivors.
- Grace Kelly won the Oscar for Best Actress in 1955, then left Hollywood to marry Prince Rainier of Monaco in 1956.
Famous people named Grace
- Grace Kelly, actress and Princess of Monaco
- Grace Hopper, computer scientist
- Grace Jones, singer
- Grace Darling, lighthouse keeper's daughter and heroine
Popularity of the name Grace
Grace in the United States
Grace was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 110,900 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named Grace. Its rise began around 1883, and it peaked in 2003. Half of all babies named Grace in the United States were born before 1974, although it is popular again today. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 5,280 births a year on average, against 7,065 in the five years before.
Grace in the United Kingdom
Grace was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 39,245 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Grace. Half of all babies named Grace in the United Kingdom were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 1,940 births a year on average, against 2,759 in the five years before.
Grace in Ireland
Grace in France
Grace in Belgium
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Grace
Names from the same generation as Grace, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Grace mean?
Grace means "grace", in the sense of God's favour and of elegance. It comes from the Latin gratia.
What is the origin of the name Grace?
English. Like Faith, Hope or Prudence, it was one of the virtue names adopted by the Puritans in the 17th century.
Is Grace a girl's or a boy's name?
Grace is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Grace?
In 2024, Grace was the 40th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 5,002 births.
What are the variants of the name Grace?
Variants and related names of Grace include Gracie.
What are good sibling names for Grace?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Madison, Hailey, Faith and Elizabeth for a sister, Hunter, Adam, Dylan and Austin for a brother.
Who are famous people named Grace?
Grace Kelly, actress and Princess of Monaco; Grace Hopper, computer scientist; Grace Jones, singer; Grace Darling, lighthouse keeper's daughter and heroine.