Grace
girl name#38 in 2025Grace entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #13 in 1883, ranks #38 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#38
rank today
#13
peak (1883)
5,127
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #15 |
| 1890s | #16 |
| 1900s | #18 |
| 1910s | #27 |
| 1920s | #44 |
| 1930s | #82 |
| 1940s | #141 |
| 1950s | #198 |
| 1960s | #266 |
| 1970s | #366 |
| 1980s | #234 |
| 1990s | #97 |
| 2000s | #16 |
| 2010s | #21 |
| 2020s | #36 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Grace has been most popular in California, Texas, New York.
Living bearers
About 316,000 people named Grace are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Grace alive today was born around 1975, making them about 50 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Grace in 2025?
- Grace ranks #38 among US girl names in 2025, with 5,127 babies given the name.
- When was the name Grace most popular?
- Grace peaked in 1883, reaching #13 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Grace with classmates?
- Grace will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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