Grace
An English virtue name with Australian ranking history from 2008 to 2025.
Popularity of Grace in Australia
2024 #14→2025 #10Up 4 places
Grace ranks 10th for girls in the latest available Australian data (2025). Its best recorded rank is 9th in 2018. Since first appearing at 16th in 2008, it has moved up 6 places overall. In the latest year-to-year comparison it rose 4 places.
View yearly ranks
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #10 |
| 2024 | #14 |
| 2023 | #17 |
| 2022 | #19 |
| 2021 | #9 |
| 2020 | #17 |
| 2019 | #17 |
| 2018 | #9 |
| 2017 | #13 |
| 2016 | #11 |
| 2015 | #14 |
| 2014 | #12 |
| 2013 | #14 |
| 2012 | #14 |
| 2011 | #14 |
| 2010 | #15 |
| 2009 | #14 |
| 2008 | #16 |
Meaning
The name Grace is commonly linked to grace, favour or blessing.
In a nutshellGrace means “grace, favour or blessing”.
Origin
Grace is usually described as an English virtue name.
Origin in briefEnglish Virtue Name
Quick answers
Questions about Grace
Is Grace a popular name in Australia?
Yes. Grace ranked #10 for baby girls in Australia in 2025, placing it inside the current top 10.
Is Grace becoming more popular?
Yes. Grace moved from #14 in 2024 to #10 in 2025, a rise of 4 places. Over the full visible history it moved from #16 in 2008 to #10 in 2025.
Is Grace a girl or boy name?
On Baby Names Australia, Grace appears as a baby girl name.
What does Grace mean?
Grace is most commonly linked to grace, favour or blessing.
What is the origin of Grace?
Grace is usually described as an English virtue name.
Is Grace short for anything?
Grace is usually used as its own name. Nickname options include Gracie.
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About the data
Popularity figures use the Australian ranking datasets used by Baby Names Australia, with source-priority rules applied where public sources overlap.
Latest data year
2025
Last updated
2026-08-20