Graciana
A feminine name derived from Latin meaning "graceful" or "favored by grace".
Name Census estimates that about 320 living Americans carry the first name Graciana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Graciana today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Graciana births was 2008 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Graciana. 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
320
~ 1 in 1,071,107 Americans
Peak year
2008
24 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,523
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Graciana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Graciana 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 166 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
Graciana 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 Graciana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Gracianas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Graciana
The name Graciana has its origins in Latin, deriving from the word "gratia" which means "grace" or "favor." This name was prevalent during the Roman era and was often given to girls born into wealthy or influential families, as it symbolized the divine blessings bestowed upon them.
In the early centuries of Christianity, the name Graciana gained religious significance and was adopted by devout Christian families to honor the concept of divine grace. It was particularly popular in regions with strong Roman Catholic traditions, such as Italy, Spain, and Portugal.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Graciana dates back to the 4th century, when a Roman noblewoman named Graciana lived during the reign of Emperor Constantius II. She was known for her piety and charitable works, cementing the association of the name with virtuous qualities.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Graciana was borne by several notable figures. One such individual was Graciana de Tordesillas, a 13th-century Spanish noblewoman and patron of the arts, who commissioned the construction of several churches and monasteries in the region of Castile.
In the Renaissance era, the name Graciana gained further prominence. Graciana Danti (1498-1575) was an Italian painter and engraver known for her exceptional works depicting religious subjects. Her artistic contributions helped to solidify the cultural significance of the name during this period.
Graciana de Silva (1624-1697) was a Portuguese nun and writer who authored several influential works on spirituality and Christian devotion. Her writings were widely read and contributed to the continued association of the name with religious and moral virtues.
During the 19th century, Graciana Leclerq (1828-1897) was a French educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools and worked tirelessly to promote equal educational opportunities for girls and women, further adding to the name's connotations of grace and empowerment.
These are just a few examples of the rich history and cultural significance associated with the name Graciana, which has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and eras, each leaving a lasting impact on their respective societies.
People
Graciana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Graciana 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
Graciana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Graciana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 320 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Graciana 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 1,071,107 US residents.
Is Graciana a common name?
We classify Graciana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 324 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Graciana most popular?
The single biggest year for Graciana was 2008, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Graciana is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Graciana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Graciana 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.