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soh-FEE-uh
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Gracie
GirlEnglish, Latin· “grace”
- Meaning
- grace
- Origin
- English, Latin
- Pronunciation
- GRAY-see
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #227
- US babies 2025
- 1,344
- Best rank
- #94 (2005)
- Peak year
- 2007
Meaning and origin of Gracie
Gracie is an English and Latin name that means “grace”.
Gracie began as a pet form of Grace, the virtue name that comes from the Latin gratia, "grace, favor, thankfulness." Grace was taken up by English Puritans along with names like Hope and Faith, and Gracie followed as an affectionate diminutive. The comedian Gracie Allen, partner of George Burns, gave the name show-business charm. Today Gracie stands on its own as a full name, with a cheerful, homey sound and a vintage flavor. It can also serve as a nickname for Grace, Graciela or Gracelyn. Its meaning ties it to kindness and gratitude.
Other spellings with the same sound: Gracey, Gracy.
Popularity over time
Gracie has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 121 different years. Its best national rank was #94 in 2005, and the most babies received it in 2007, when 3,480 were named Gracie. In 2025, 1,344 babies were named Gracie, and it ranked #227 nationally. That is 32% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #284 in 1920, #439 in 1950, #1,185 in 1980, #245 in 2000, #130 in 2010, and #227 in 2025. Of the 84,121 US girls named Gracie since records began, 33% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 19,109 babies. Since 2010, 26,865 more have been named Gracie.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Jayla, Natalia, Adriana, Daniela, and Keira.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Gracie ranked highest in Vermont, Utah, and North Dakota.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | #81 | 5 |
| Utah | #92 | 46 |
| North Dakota | #95 | 10 |
| West Virginia | #109 | 14 |
| Idaho | #113 | 18 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Gracie is usually pronounced GRAY-see, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with G and ends in “-ie”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Gracey and Gracy.
Middle names for Gracie
A few middle names that flow with Gracie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Gracie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gracie mean?
Gracie is an English and Latin name that means “grace”.
What is the origin of the name Gracie?
Gracie has English and Latin roots. Gracie began as a pet form of Grace, the virtue name that comes from the Latin gratia, "grace, favor, thankfulness." Grace was taken up by English Puritans along with names like Hope and Faith, and Gracie followed as an affectionate diminutive.
Is Gracie a popular name?
Yes. Gracie ranked #227 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Gracie a boy or girl name?
Gracie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Gracie?
Gracie is usually pronounced GRAY-see. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings