Gracious
g-ra-cious
US Popularity:19154
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Favor, esteem
Gracious is a feminine name of Latin origin meaning “favor” or “esteem.” It is derived from the Latin word of the same meaning, gratia, and is a variant of the elegant virtue name Grace. Although Gracious is not as popular as its shorter counterpart, it is an excellent choice if you wish to encourage baby to live their life with kindness and generosity at the forefront.
How Popular Is The Name Gracious?
U.S. Births
Overall:Gracious is currently #19154 in U.S. births
Girl:Gracious is currently #11497 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#11497
in 2023
- 2798
from 2022
Sources
Online Etymology Dictionary, gracious (adj.), October 2017
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