Graciella
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "graceful" or "charming".
Name Census estimates that about 1,050 living Americans carry the first name Graciella. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Graciella today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Graciella births was 2010 (55 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Graciella. 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
1.1K
~ 1 in 326,433 Americans
Peak year
2010
55 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,184
Tracked since 1950
Popularity
Graciella: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Graciella from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 392 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Graciella remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Graciella 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 Graciella during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Graciellas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Texas, Arizona recorded the most babies named Graciella, while Washington, Arizona, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 63 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Graciella
Graciella is a feminine given name with roots in the Latin language. It is a diminutive form of the name Gratia, which translates to "grace" or "favor" in English. The name likely originated in ancient Rome during the classical era, though its earliest recorded usage is difficult to pinpoint with certainty.
This name holds significance in the Christian tradition, as it is derived from the Latin word "gratia," which is often associated with the concept of divine grace or the unmerited favor bestowed by God upon humanity. In the Middle Ages, Graciella may have been used as a name for girls born into devout Christian families, symbolizing their parents' gratitude for the gift of a child.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Graciella can be found in the works of the Italian poet and scholar Petrarch, who lived from 1304 to 1374. In his poetic writings, he mentioned a woman named Graciella, though it is unclear whether this was a real person or a fictional character.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Graciella. One example is Graciella Naranjo (1914-1992), a Cuban-American singer and actress who achieved fame in the 1930s and 1940s for her performances in Spanish-language films and on radio.
Another prominent figure with this name is Graciella Carillo (1911-1994), an Argentine actress and singer who starred in numerous films and theater productions throughout her career, which spanned over six decades.
In the realm of literature, Graciella Browne (1915-2000) was a notable British novelist and short story writer. Her works often explored themes of relationships, family dynamics, and the complexities of human emotions.
In the field of art, Graciella Levoratti (1915-2008) was an Argentine painter and sculptor known for her vibrant and expressive works, which often depicted scenes from everyday life and the natural world.
Lastly, Graciella Mocellin (1910-2001) was an Italian operatic soprano who performed on some of the world's most prestigious stages, including La Scala in Milan and the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.
People
Graciella + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Graciella 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
Graciella: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Graciella?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,050 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Graciella 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 326,433 US residents.
Is Graciella a common name?
We classify Graciella as "Rare". It ranks above 90.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,073 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Graciella most popular?
The single biggest year for Graciella was 2010, when 55 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Graciella is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Graciella a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Graciella 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.