Graci
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "grace" or "favor".
Name Census estimates that about 1,504 living Americans carry the first name Graci. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Graci today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Graci births was 2004 (130 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Graci. 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
1.5K
~ 1 in 227,895 Americans
Peak year
2004
130 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,770
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Graci: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Graci from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 978 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Graci 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 Graci during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Gracis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 22 states and territories. Texas, Ohio, Missouri recorded the most babies named Graci, while Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Idaho recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 23 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Graci
The name Graci is derived from the Latin word "gratia," which means grace, favor, or charm. It has its roots in ancient Roman culture, where the concept of grace was highly valued and revered. The name likely emerged during the classical period of Roman civilization, around the 1st century BC to the 5th century AD.
Graci was a popular name among Roman women, particularly those from affluent families who sought to imbue their daughters with the qualities of elegance, refinement, and virtue. The name was often bestowed upon girls with the hope that they would embody the grace and charm associated with the divine feminine spirit.
In the early days of Christianity, the name Graci gained further significance as it was associated with the concept of divine grace, a central tenet of the faith. It was embraced by Christian families as a way to honor the grace bestowed upon them by God.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Graci can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who mentioned a woman named Gracia during the 1st century AD. However, the precise details of her life and significance remain obscure.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Graci. One such figure was Graci of Rome (c. 150 AD), a renowned philosopher and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Stoicism. Her writings, though largely lost, were highly influential in her time.
Another prominent Graci was Graci of Thessaloniki (c. 320 AD), a Christian martyr who faced persecution for her faith during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian. Her unwavering devotion and courage in the face of adversity made her a revered figure in the early Christian church.
In the Renaissance period, Graci Farnese (1497-1537) was an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, renowned for her patronage of artists such as Raphael and Michelangelo. Her legacy as a influential figure in the Italian Renaissance remains significant.
During the 17th century, Graci de la Cruz (1625-1687) was a Spanish mystic and writer who authored several influential works on spirituality and contemplative life. Her writings continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars of mysticism.
In more recent times, Graci Mendes Nasi (1510-1569) was a prominent businesswoman and philanthropist from the Ottoman Empire. She played a crucial role in establishing a safe haven for persecuted Jewish communities, cementing her legacy as a compassionate and influential figure.
The name Graci has transcended cultures and eras, carrying with it connotations of grace, elegance, and divine favor. Its enduring legacy serves as a testament to the timeless appeal of these qualities and the enduring influence of ancient Roman and Christian traditions.
People
Graci + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Graci as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Graci: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Graci?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,504 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Graci 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 227,895 US residents.
Is Graci a common name?
We classify Graci as "Rare". It ranks above 92.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,524 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Graci most popular?
The single biggest year for Graci was 2004, when 130 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Graci is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Graci a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Graci 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.