How Many People Are Named Graciela?

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

Graciela
Very Rare
Spanish

Graciela means 'the graceful one' in Spanish, making it a name rich in elegance. With only 14,747 people named Graciela living in the US today, you're one in 22,377 Americans who shares this unique moniker. The name peaked in popularity back in 1998 with 428 births.

~14,747
Living in US
1 in 22,377
Americans
1998
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
The graceful one
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Graceful Charming Elegant Refined
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with intuition, inspiration, and spiritual insight.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

55,403
Worldwide Bearers
#1,026
Global Rank
🇪🇨 Ecuador
15,875
🇧🇴 Bolivia
14,503
🇧🇷 Brazil
12,736
🇪🇸 Spain
4,797
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
3,472
🇵🇭 Philippines
987
🇵🇹 Portugal
507
🇮🇱 Israel
404
🇨🇦 Canada
392
🇮🇹 Italy
225

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
36 (0%)
♀ Female
14,711 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 44
5,461
Would be under 30 (34%)
6,539
Would be 30–60 (40%)
4,244
Would be over 60 (26%)

All 16,244 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: 1998

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
41
Modern Appeal
69
International
5

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

📜 Graciela Through the Generations

Graciela, a name that carries a sense of grace and charm, has seen its peaks and valleys through the decades. Born from Spanish roots, it reached its highest point in 1998 when 428 babies were given this name. Since then, it's been on a steady decline, but it still holds a special place among those who appreciate its timeless appeal. Today, there are around 14,747 people named Graciela in the United States, with the majority being women in their forties. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 34% under 30, 40% aged 30-60, and 26% over 60, indicating a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 6,278
California 4,770
Illinois 622
Arizona 464
Florida 333
New York 321
Washington 134
Colorado 104
North Carolina 80
New Mexico 66

⭐ Famous People Named Graciela

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✨ Similar Names to Graciela

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Graciela's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Graciela

How Many People Have the Name Graciela?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 14,747 people in the United States currently share the name Graciela. That works out to roughly 1 in every 22,377 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Graciela a Common or Rare Name?

Graciela is classified as Very 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 Graciela Mean?

Graciela means "the graceful one" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Graciela Most Popular?

The name Graciela reached peak popularity in 1998, with 428 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 Graciela?

Approximately 14,747 people named Graciela live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 16,244. That works out to roughly 1 in 22,377 Americans.

Is Graciela a rare name?

Graciela is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 22,377 Americans has this name.

What does the name Graciela mean?

Graciela means "the graceful one" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Graciela more male or female?

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

When was Graciela most popular?

Graciela peaked in 1998 with 428 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 US14,747
All-Time Births16,244
1 in X1 in 22,377
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age44
Peak Year1998
World Rank#1,026
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.