Grace
g-ra-ce
US Popularity:106
Origin:Latin
Meaning:favor or blessing
Grace, a Latin girl's name, comes from the word grâtia and means "favor" or "blessing." Grace is a virtue name that was regularly used by Puritans in the sixteenth century to signify god's love and divine grace. In Greek mythology, the Three Graces were goddesses of nature who personified flowering, brilliance, and joy. This name has a simple charm that's shown off by its most famous bearer—Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco. Grace is, as the song says, amazing.
Common Nicknames for Grace
Nothing is really quite as cute as baby—but the perfect nickname comes close. From the catchy to the cool, the options for Grace are so sweet you just can’t help but say, “awww!” And we’ve rounded them up for you and your adorable baby below.
How Popular Is The Name Grace?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Grace is currently #76 on The Bump
Girl:Grace is currently #54 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Grace is currently #106 in U.S. births
Girl:Grace is currently #39 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#39
in 2023
- 3
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky
Behind the Name, Grace January 2022
Collins Dictionary, Definition of 'grace'
Name Doctor, Aubrey
Britannica, Grace April 2022
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