How Many People Are Named Grayce?
Complete statistics for the name Grayce: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Grayce is a very rare female name, with only 1,897 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 173,913 Americans. The majority of those named Grayce are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with life-path number 5 are adaptable and adventurous.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 75All 4,401 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: 1917Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Grayce Through the Generations
Grayce has been around since 1917 when it peaked with 134 births, but its popularity has since declined. Today, the average age of someone named Grayce is 75, with 64% of people over 60. This makes Grayce a classic, old-school name with a significant skew towards older generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Grayce's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Grayce
How Many People Have the Name Grayce?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,897 people in the United States currently share the name Grayce. That works out to roughly 1 in every 173,913 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Grayce a Common or Rare Name?
Grayce 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 Grayce Mean?
Grayce means "creative variant of Grace" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Grayce in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Grayce Most Popular?
The name Grayce reached peak popularity in 1917, with 134 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 Grayce?
Approximately 1,897 people named Grayce live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,401. That works out to roughly 1 in 173,913 Americans.
Is Grayce a rare name?
Grayce is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 173,913 Americans has this name.
What does the name Grayce mean?
Grayce means "creative variant of Grace" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Grayce more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Grayce are male and 100% are female.
When was Grayce most popular?
Grayce peaked in 1917 with 134 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.