Graceanna
Feminine name combining the virtue name "Grace" and a variant of "Anna".
Name Census estimates that about 93 living Americans carry the first name Graceanna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Graceanna today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Graceanna births was 2000 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Graceanna. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Graceanna. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
93
~ 1 in 3,685,531 Americans
Peak year
2000
12 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2014 SSA rank
#15,259
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Graceanna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Graceanna from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 61 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Graceanna remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Graceanna by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Graceanna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Graceanna
The given name Graceanna is a combination of two names, Grace and Anna. Grace is derived from the Latin word "gratia," meaning favor or thanks. It has been a popular name throughout the Christian world for centuries, with its roots in the concept of divine grace and blessings. Anna, on the other hand, has its origins in the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning grace or favor.
The earliest recorded use of the combined name Graceanna dates back to the late 19th century in English-speaking countries. It gained popularity as a feminine name, reflecting the desire to bestow the qualities of grace and favor upon the child. The name was particularly prevalent in the United States and parts of Europe during this period.
While there are no direct historical references to the name Graceanna in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its components, Grace and Anna, have been used separately throughout history. One notable example is Anna, the mother of the Virgin Mary, who is revered in Christianity and is mentioned in the Gospel of Luke.
Several notable individuals have borne the name Graceanna throughout history. One of the earliest recorded examples is Graceanna Lewis (1821-1912), an American author and educator from Ohio. Another notable figure was Graceanna Stevenson (1833-1915), a Scottish-American educator and social reformer who advocated for women's rights and education.
In the realm of literature, Graceanna Mills (1871-1962) was an American author and journalist known for her works on travel and culture. Additionally, Graceanna Chisholm (1883-1968) was a Canadian politician and social activist who fought for women's suffrage and labor rights.
Lastly, Graceanna Spence (1899-1992) was a British actress and singer who performed on stage and in films during the early 20th century.
These individuals, spanning different eras and fields, have contributed to the rich history and cultural significance of the name Graceanna, reflecting the values of grace, favor, and blessings associated with its origins.
People
Graceanna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Graceanna as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Graceanna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Graceanna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 93 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Graceanna going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,685,531 US residents.
Is Graceanna a common name?
We classify Graceanna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 94 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Graceanna most popular?
The single biggest year for Graceanna was 2000, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Graceanna is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Graceanna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Graceanna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Graceanna in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Graceanna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Graceanna in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Graceanna can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Graceanna?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.