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Updated August 7, 2024

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Girl name origins & meanings

  • Old English : Graceful, blessing

What Does Gracie Mean and Stand For? 

Gracie is a diminutive of Grace, a girls' name popularized by the Puritans in 17th century England. This modern variation of Grace has become a popular standalone name in the last century.

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How Popular Is The Name Gracie

Family name origins & meanings

  • Scottish : variant of Grass 3.
  • English : variant of Grace.

Famous people who gave their babies this name

What Does the Name Gracie Mean? 

The name Gracie is a girls' name of Old English origin, meaning "graceful" and "blessing." Originally a diminutive of Grace, the name Gracie has been gaining popularity as a standalone name. Grace was a popular name in 17th century England, favored by the Puritans for its virtuous nature. 

How Popular is the Name Gracie? 

Gracie is the #209 most popular girls' name in the U.S., according to Social Security Administration data. It gained popularity throughout the early 2000s, reaching a peak of #96 in 2007. It has since been slowly declining. However, it is the 8th most popular name on FamilyEducation.com. 

According to Google search data analysis, in the last five years Gracie was at its peak popularity in June 2020. 

Popularity of the Name Gracie in the United States 

Gracie was searched for most often in the following states: 

  • California
  • Hawaii
  • New York
  • Arizona
  • Missouri

Famous People Named Gracie and Gracie in Popular Culture 

Famous Gracie's include American Olympic figure skater Gracie Gold, singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams, and late actress Gracie Fields. 

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