Gracy
A feminine name of English origin meaning "grace" or "God's favor".
Name Census estimates that about 1,245 living Americans carry the first name Gracy. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Gracy today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gracy births was 2007 (66 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gracy. 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
1.2K
~ 1 in 275,305 Americans
Peak year
2007
66 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,662
Tracked since 1897
Popularity
Gracy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Gracy from the 1890s through to the 2020s, spanning 14 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 515 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
Gracy 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 Gracy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Gracys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, California, Georgia recorded the most babies named Gracy, while Tennessee, Georgia, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 46 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Gracy
The name Gracy is a feminine given name derived from the Latin word "gratia," which means "grace" or "favor." It has its origins in the Christian tradition and is often associated with concepts of divine grace, mercy, and blessings.
Gracy is believed to have emerged as a given name during the Middle Ages in various parts of Europe, particularly in regions where Latin was widely used as a language of religion and scholarship. The name was likely inspired by the biblical concept of grace, which is a central theme in Christian theology.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gracy can be found in medieval records from various European countries, such as France, Italy, and Spain. It was often used as a baptismal name for girls, reflecting the parents' hope for their child to receive God's grace and blessings.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Gracy. One example is Gracy Pueyo (1815-1899), a Spanish painter and artist who was known for her portraits and religious works. Another prominent figure was Gracy Umstädter (1888-1980), a German-American artist and educator who played a significant role in promoting modern art in the United States.
In the realm of literature, Gracy Olive Glasgow (1853-1945) was an American author and playwright who wrote several popular novels and plays in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Additionally, Gracy Lilian Amarilla (1921-2009) was a Paraguayan writer and educator who made significant contributions to the country's literary and cultural landscape.
Moving to the field of politics, Gracy Olmstead (1911-1983) was an American politician who served as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives and was known for her advocacy of women's rights and environmental conservation.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Gracy throughout history, reflecting its enduring presence and the diverse areas in which it has been embraced.
People
Gracy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gracy 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
Gracy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gracy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,245 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gracy 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 275,305 US residents.
Is Gracy a common name?
We classify Gracy as "Rare". It ranks above 91.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,581 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gracy most popular?
The single biggest year for Gracy was 2007, when 66 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gracy is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Gracy a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gracy 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.