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Gracie

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Pronounced GRAY-see /ˈɡreɪ.si/High

Meaning: Grace; favor; diminutive of Grace, from Latin gratia (grace, favor, thanks)High

In 30 seconds: The endearing diminutive of Grace, meaning 'grace and favor' from Latin. Where Grace is dignified, Gracie is warm and approachable — a name that feels like a beloved family nickname made permanent.
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Origin HighLatin
MeaningGrace; favor; diminutive of Grace, from Latin gratia (grace, favor, thanks)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 73,227

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200718802017

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Gracie is a diminutive of Grace, from the Latin gratia ('grace, favor, good will') — the same root as the English word 'gratitude.' Grace has been used as a given name since at least the late Middle Ages, partly influenced by the theological concept of divine grace. Gracie as a standalone name developed alongside Grace in the 19th century.

Gracie has been used as an independent given name in the United States since the 19th century, associated with the warmth of the American South. It was given a boost by the fame of singer Gracie Fields in Britain and comedian Gracie Allen in the United States. In the 21st century it has been reviving strongly as parents embrace affectionate -ie ending names, and it now ranks in the top 200 U.S. girls' names.

Did you know? Gracie Allen (1895–1964), the comic actress and partner of George Burns in the legendary Burns and Allen comedy duo, is one of the most famous Gracies in entertainment history.

Variations

GraceyGraci

Nicknames

Grace

Famous Bearers

  • ★Gracie Allen (1895–1964)
    American actress and comedian, one half of the legendary Burns and Allen comedy duo.
  • ★Gracie Fields (1898–1979)
    British actress and singer, one of the most popular entertainers in Britain in the 1930s.

If you like Gracie…

Millie— warm -ie diminutive name with the same bubbly vintage appeal
Ellie— equally beloved -ie ending girls' name on the same revival wave
Sadie— vintage -ie name enjoying the same modern renaissance
Hallie— rhymes closely, same warm and friendly register

Frequently Asked

What does the name Gracie mean?

Gracie is a diminutive of Grace, from Latin gratia meaning 'grace, favor, good will.'

How do you pronounce Gracie?

Gracie is pronounced GRAY-see (/ˈɡreɪ.si/) — two syllables with stress on the first.

Is Gracie a boy or girl name?

Gracie is used almost exclusively as a girl's name.

How popular is Gracie?

Gracie has been climbing the U.S. charts in the 21st century and is now in the top 200 girls' names.