Grace

Girl's name · 5 letters

#40
Rank 2024
5,002
Births 2024
5
Letters
Popularity over time
19952024

About Grace

Grace has a lovely simplicity that feels both timeless and effortlessly elegant. It's a single syllable with a soft, flowing sound—easy to say, easy to love, and it carries a gentleness that suits any age from infant to adult.

The name has real staying power. It evokes qualities of poise and kindness without trying too hard, which is part of its charm. Grace works beautifully on its own, though some parents love using it with middle names to add more personality. Common nicknames are rare since it's already so concise, though "G" works nicely for a nickname.

There's something wonderfully unpretentious about Grace. It's classic enough to feel substantial, but never stuffy. It's the kind of name that feels like a gift—a word-name with actual meaning woven right in.

According to SSA data, Grace has been given to 264,672 babies since 1975. Its most popular year was 2003 with 12,781 births.

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