Grace
Latin girl's name meaning “grace; goodwill”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- grace; goodwill
- Syllables
- 1
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #39
- Born in 2023
- 4,904
- Peak year
- 2003 (#13)
Meaning & origin
Grace comes from the Latin gratia, 'grace' or 'goodwill'. A virtue name popular since Puritan times.
Is Grace a Latin name?
Yes — Grace is a Latin name meaning "grace; goodwill". Grace comes from the Latin gratia, 'grace' or 'goodwill'. A virtue name popular since Puritan times. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Grace ranked #39 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 4,904 US girls were given the name Grace.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #13 in 2003
“Unranked” means Grace was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Grace
Grace is spelled G-R-A-C-E — 5 letters and 1 syllable.
Nicknames
Gracie
Grace: frequently asked questions
What does the name Grace mean?
Grace is a Latin name meaning "grace; goodwill". Grace comes from the Latin gratia, 'grace' or 'goodwill'. A virtue name popular since Puritan times.
Where does the name Grace come from?
Grace is of Latin origin. Grace comes from the Latin gratia, 'grace' or 'goodwill'. A virtue name popular since Puritan times.
Is Grace a boy or a girl name?
Grace is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Grace?
In 2023, 4,904 US girls were given the name Grace.
Is Grace a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Grace ranked #39 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Grace?
Common nicknames for Grace include Gracie.
How do you spell Grace?
Grace is spelled G-R-A-C-E — 5 letters.
How common is the name Grace?
In 2023, 4,904 US girls were given the name Grace. In the latest US data, Grace ranked #39 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Grace a Latin name?
Yes — Grace is a Latin name meaning "grace; goodwill". Grace comes from the Latin gratia, 'grace' or 'goodwill'. A virtue name popular since Puritan times. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
What does Grace mean in Latin?
In Latin, Grace means "grace; goodwill". Grace comes from the Latin gratia, 'grace' or 'goodwill'. A virtue name popular since Puritan times.
Is Grace a Roman name?
Grace is usually classified as Latin, and Roman belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Roman too. It means "grace; goodwill".