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Gracey

♀ Girl

Pronounced GRAY-see /ˈɡreɪ.si/High

Meaning: -ey pet form of Grace — Latin gratia, 'grace, favor, blessing'High

In 30 seconds: Grace with a playful tail: Gracey pets the virtue-name Grace — 'favor, blessing' — for a sweeter, sunnier feel. Gentle and bright.

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Origin HighLatin, English

Meaning-ey pet form of Grace — Latin gratia, 'grace, favor, blessing'

U.S. rank (2025)#5020 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,611

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gracey is an -ey pet form of Grace — Latin gratia, 'grace, favor, blessing'. The spelling softens the classic virtue-name into a friendly nickname-name.

It registers thinly beside Grace. Rare, grace at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Grace, from Latin gratia, was a Puritan virtue-name; the -ey ending turns its quiet dignity into something warm and everyday.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Grace — root etymology

Variations

GracieGraceGraci

Nicknames

Grace

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If you like Gracey…

Gracie— the standard pet spelling

Grace— the virtue-name it pets

Macey— a fellow -ey pet name

Kasey— a companion -ey styling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gracey mean?

Gracey pets Grace, Latin for 'grace, favor, blessing'.

How do you pronounce Gracey?

It's said GRAY-see /ˈɡreɪ.si/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gracey a boy or girl name?

Gracey is a girl's name.

How popular is Gracey?

Gracey is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Gracie is more common.