Gracelee
A feminine name combining the words "grace" and "lee", suggesting grace and beauty.
Name Census estimates that about 156 living Americans carry the first name Gracelee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Gracelee today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gracelee births was 2023 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gracelee. 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.
People living today
156
~ 1 in 2,197,143 Americans
Peak year
2023
17 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,109
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Gracelee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Gracelee from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 85 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Gracelee remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gracelee 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 Gracelee 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 Gracelee
The given name Gracelee is a relatively modern name that appears to have originated in English-speaking countries in the 20th century. It is a combination of the English names Grace and Lee, both of which have distinct histories and meanings.
Grace is a name derived from the Latin word "gratia," meaning favor, charm, or thanks. It has been a popular name in Christian cultures for centuries, as it is associated with the theological concept of divine grace. The name Grace first gained popularity in the Middle Ages and was often given to girls as a reference to the grace of God.
Lee, on the other hand, is an English surname that has been used as a given name, particularly for boys. It is derived from the Old English word "leah," meaning a meadow or clearing in a forest. The name Lee has been in use since the Middle Ages and has been associated with various notable figures throughout history.
The combination of Grace and Lee into the name Gracelee appears to be a modern invention, likely created in the 20th century as a unique and melodic name for girls. While the name itself does not have a long historical lineage, it carries the combined meanings of divine favor and a connection to nature or the outdoors.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Gracelee was Gracelee Childers, an American activist and environmentalist born in 1948. She was known for her work in promoting sustainable living and protecting the natural environment.
Another notable Gracelee was Gracelee Martin, an American artist and sculptor born in 1919. Her works were exhibited in various galleries and museums throughout the United States.
In the realm of literature, Gracelee Morse was an American author and poet who published several collections of poetry in the mid-20th century.
Gracelee Pemberton, born in 1935, was a Canadian politician and community leader who served as a member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly from 1986 to 1991.
Gracelee Taylor, born in 1927, was an American educator and administrator who dedicated her career to improving educational opportunities for underprivileged children.
While the name Gracelee may not have a long historical tradition, it has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including environmentalism, art, literature, politics, and education.
People
Gracelee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gracelee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Gracelee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gracelee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 156 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gracelee 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 2,197,143 US residents.
Is Gracelee a common name?
We classify Gracelee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 157 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gracelee most popular?
The single biggest year for Gracelee was 2023, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gracelee is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Gracelee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gracelee 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.
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.