Grace name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Grace
Story and style
Grace is a classic and gentle name for girls. It is usually linked to ideas of grace, favour or blessing, giving it a clear meaning without making the name feel too serious. Its Latin connection gives it a wider meaning family around favour, thanks, kindness and divine grace. It belongs to the English virtue-name tradition, alongside names such as Faith, Hope, Mercy and Patience.
As a baby name, Grace feels simple, classic and timeless. It has strong Christian associations because grace is an important idea in Christian theology, but it is also used more broadly to suggest elegance, kindness and goodwill. Related forms include Gracia, Grazia. It is often shortened to Gracie.
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Meaning
Grace is most commonly linked to ideas of grace, favour or blessing. That meaning gives the name a clear little story without making it feel overworked.
Its Latin connection gives the name a wider meaning family around favour, thanks, kindness and divine grace.
Origin
Grace is commonly traced to English virtue name. It is associated with English or Latin roots. It is also connected with the Latin gratia.
History and background
Grace belongs to the English virtue-name tradition, alongside names such as Faith, Hope, Mercy and Patience.
Is Grace a religious name?
Grace has strong Christian associations because grace is an important concept in Christian theology. It is also used more broadly to mean elegance, kindness or goodwill.
What style of name is Grace?
Grace is a classic virtue name: simple, gentle and timeless. It sits naturally beside names like Lily, Rose, Claire and Eve: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
Nicknames and variations
Grace is often shortened to Gracie. Related forms may include Gracia, Grazia.
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Grace ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Grace has been a steady favourite in Australia. It ranked 10th in 2025, making it one of the most popular girls names in the current data, and appeared in the top 100 every year from 2008 to 2025.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 10th |
| 2024 | 12th |
| 2023 | 17th |
| 2022 | 19th |
| 2021 | 9th |
| 2020 | 17th |
| 2019 | 17th |
| 2018 | 9th |
| 2017 | 13th |
| 2016 | 11th |
| 2015 | 14th |
| 2014 | 12th |
| 2013 | 14th |
| 2012 | 14th |
| 2011 | 14th |
| 2010 | 15th |
| 2009 | 14th |
| 2008 | 16th |