Grace
GRAYS /ɡreɪs/
Meaning of Grace
Grace is the English word used as a name — from Latin gratia, meaning favour, kindness or divine grace. In Christian theology, 'grace' denotes freely-given divine favour, which gave the name strong Puritan-era use. It has never left the US top-200 and has been a consistent UK top-10 name since 2000.
Current popularity of Grace
Rankings from the most recent fully-published year in each national registry. Source links at the foot of the page.
| Registry | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States (SSA) | 2024 | #37 |
| United Kingdom (ONS) | 2024 | #7 |
Notable bearers of Grace
Grace Kelly (actress and Princess of Monaco, 1929–1982); Grace Hopper (computer scientist); 'Amazing Grace' (hymn, 1772).
Similar names & variants
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About this entry
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Sources
- https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/
- https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths/datasets/babynamesenglandandwalesbabynamesstatisticsgirls
Last reviewed: 2026-05-31