How Many People Are Named Grace?

Complete statistics for the name Grace: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Grace
Rare
Latin

Grace means 'favor' and has been a popular choice for centuries. It's estimated that 1 in 1,070 Americans today are named Grace, making up 308,277 people in the US alone. Interestingly, the name peaked in popularity back in 2003 with 12,801 births.

~27,610
Living in US
1 in 12,005
Americans
2003
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Favor
🌐
Origin
Latin
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Kind Compassionate Gentle
7
Life Path Number

People with the name Grace often resonate with the life-path number 7, which symbolizes spiritual enlightenment and introspection.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

428,715
Worldwide Bearers
#148
Global Rank
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
58,074
🇿🇦 South Africa
48,425
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
35,756
🇸🇩 Sudan
34,705
🇨🇲 Cameroon
34,640
🇨🇦 Canada
27,761
🇹🇩 Chad
20,142
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
17,700
🇮🇩 Indonesia
17,575
🇪🇨 Ecuador
12,944

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
550 (0%)
♀ Female
307,727 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 62
230,003
Would be under 30 (43%)
41,598
Would be 30–60 (8%)
258,543
Would be over 60 (49%)

All 530,144 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2003

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
100
Classic Feel
44
Modern Appeal
76
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Grace Through the Generations

Over the years, Grace has seen its fair share of ups and downs. With 308,277 living bearers in the United States, it's clear that the name has left an indelible mark on American culture. The age distribution reveals a significant skew towards older generations, with nearly half of those named Grace being over 60 years old, indicating a strong presence among the older demographic.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 44,637
California 35,924
Pennsylvania 33,841
Texas 24,115
Illinois 23,964
Ohio 21,416
Michigan 18,105
New Jersey 17,288
Massachusetts 15,514
Florida 13,249

⭐ Famous People Named Grace

Grace is a female name from the Latin gratia. It is often given in reference to the Christian concept of divine grace and used as a virtue name. As one of the theological virtues, Grace was in regular use by English Puritans in the 16th through the 18th centuries. The name also has connotations of physical grace, beauty, and charm.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Grace's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Grace

How Many People Have the Name Grace?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 27,610 people in the United States currently share the name Grace. That works out to roughly 1 in every 12,005 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Grace a Common or Rare Name?

Grace is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Grace Mean?

Grace means "favor" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Grace in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Grace Most Popular?

The name Grace reached peak popularity in 2003, with 12,801 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Grace?

Approximately 27,610 people named Grace live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 27,610. That works out to roughly 1 in 12,005 Americans.

Is Grace a rare name?

Grace is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 12,005 Americans has this name.

What does the name Grace mean?

Grace means "favor" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Grace more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Grace are male and 100% are female.

When was Grace most popular?

Grace peaked in 2003 with 12,801 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US27,610
All-Time Births27,610
1 in X1 in 12,005
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age62
Peak Year2003
World Rank#148
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.